Health Care Support Worker - Burns and Plastics

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Development opportunities (bursaries,,

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts for NHS staff

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is recruiting a Healthcare Support Worker for Ward 47, Plastic Surgery Unit at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. The role involves supporting nurses and the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, patient-centered care in a busy clinical environment.

You will assist with daily living activities, observe patient conditions, and help maintain a clean, safe ward. NHS sponsorship may be possible; informal discussions with the named contact are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare or caring role.
• Caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work flexibly in a busy and changing clinical environment.
• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards achieving this qualification.
• Willingness to complete relevant clinical competencies, including venepuncture and cannulation, with training support provided where required.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of safe, effective, patient-centered care alongside nurses and other staff.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, promoting dignity, comfort and independence.
• Observe, report changes in patient condition, maintain a safe, clean care environment.
• Contribute to patient safety and quality standards within the multidisciplinary team.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Education

SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role

Healthcare Support Worker (Ward 47, Plastic Surgery Unit)

Ward 47, based within the Plastic Surgery Unit at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, provides a regional service across the West of Scotland for both elective and emergency admissions. The unit specialises in the care and treatment of patients requiring reconstructive surgery, including those affected by skin cancer, breast cancer and traumatic injuries. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated nursing team working within a dynamic and fast-paced clinical environment, delivering high-quality, patient-centred care as part of a multidisciplinary team.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

Permanent Role - 36 Hours

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Monday – Sunday 12 Hour rotational shifts, including early, late’s and twilight’s

Key responsibilities

Working closely with registered nurses, medical staff, healthcare support workers, physiotherapists and specialist nurses, you will support the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care. Duties include assisting patients with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, comfort and independence; supporting registered nurses in delivering clinical care; observing, recording and reporting changes in patient condition; maintaining a safe and clean care environment; contributing to patient safety and quality standards; working collaboratively within the multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes; and communicating effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Experience in a healthcare or caring role.
• Caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work flexibly in a busy and changing clinical environment.
• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards achieving this qualification..
• Willingness to complete relevant clinical competencies, including venepuncture and cannulation, with training support provided where required.

What we offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:
Catherine Herbert, Interim Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 451 5547, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as "various", we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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