Health Care Support Worker - General Surgery

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization in the UK is looking for a highly motivated Health Care Support Worker to join the nursing team within the Surgical Receiving Unit at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. This role involves assisting registered nurses and supporting the care of emergency receiving patients. Applicants must have excellent communication skills, a commitment to safe patient care, and hold or be willing to obtain SVQ level 2. Training opportunities are provided, and flexibility in working hours may be accommodated.

Benefits

Wide range of training opportunities

Flexible working options

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Commitment to safe, effective, and compassionate patient-centered care.
• Experience in a caring environment.
• Willingness to undergo training and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist registered nurses and clinical team in the care of emergency receiving patients.
• Support patients undergoing surgical assessment and management.
• Help maintain a safe and efficient unit.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Teamwork

Commitment to patient-centered care

Education

SVQ level 2 (or willingness to complete)

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.

Shift pattern for the post are full time posts, working a mixture of long days/night shifts.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, Band 3, Health Care Support Worker to join the nursing team within the Surgical Receiving Unit at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

It is a busy receiving unit which requires an individual who thrives in a fast paced environment.

We have Surgical five wards, two 30‑bed wards for receiving (ward 63 and 64) and a 12‑bed Surgical Assessment Unit as well as Ward 65, 66/49 and ERAS wards.

You will play an important part in the patients’ journey, working within the unit assisting registered nurses and the clinical team in the care of emergency receiving patients undergoing surgical assessment, investigation and management.

You must have a commitment to the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient‑centred care. You must also demonstrate excellent communication skills.

You should be able to work autonomously as well as within a team and be committed to continuous professional development.

To meet the challenges of this post you must hold SVQ level 2 or be willing to complete it within the first year of employment and have relevant experience in a caring environment.

We can offer a wide range of training opportunities to advance and develop your skills. Within the ward setting you are supported through your development by experienced team members.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory induction standards for Health Care Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

For further information please call SCN Alison White on 0141 201 5800 or [e-mail]

Information for candidates

As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland 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.

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 the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. Relevant HR policies on our HR connect site. Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third‑party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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