Health Care Support Worker - B3

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Glasgow is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Support Worker. You will provide direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse and support a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication abilities and a caring nature. This role includes varied shifts and offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

Qualifications

• Must have a caring disposition and the ability to work with others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Must be able to fulfil the requirements of Band 3 job description.

Responsibilities

• Carry out direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.

Skills

Caring disposition

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Literacy

Numeracy

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this post is: Monday - Sunday, day and night shift rotation, 11.5hr shifts.

The Healthcare Support Worker carries out direct patient care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse. Applicants must have a caring disposition and the ability to work with others as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good verbal and written communication skills and literacy and numeracy skills are essential. Applicants must have the ability to fulfil the requirements of the Band 3 job description including undertaking practice development programmes.

Details on how to contact Recruitment Services can be found within the Candidate Information Pack.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

Informal contact: Gillian Hunter, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 355 1835/1825, [e-mail]

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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