Health Care Support Worker - Gynaecology

NHS Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave (increasing with

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Supportive employee assistance

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde seeks a Health Care Support Worker for the Gynaecology Pre-Assessment Service within Women’s and Children’s Services. You'll work with experienced nursing staff to deliver safe, person-centred care and develop your skills in one of the UK's largest NHS organisations.

This is a part-time, fixed-term role for 6 months based at The Royal Alexandra Hospital, with hours Monday to Wednesday; salary is pro rata for part-time hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or outpatient settings and a patient-centred approach.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative in a busy clinical environment.
• Experience using electronic patient record systems and clinical IT systems.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with good literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work well in a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality, data protection and safe working practices.
• Ability to operate clinical equipment and undertake delegated clinical duties after training.

Responsibilities

• Support registered nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Prepare patients for pre-assessment appointments and clinical procedures.
• Undertake and record patient observations accurately.
• Perform venepuncture and ECGs following training.
• Collect and manage patient specimens per local procedures.
• Update electronic patient records and maintain documentation.
• Maintain stock levels, equipment and clinical environments to support service delivery.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients attending the service.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient care.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Compassionate care

Independent work

IT systems literacy

Verbal & written communication

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Data protection & confidentiality

Clinical equipment handling

Tools

Electronic patient records

Clinical IT systems

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

Are you a caring, compassionate individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking for a Health Care Support Worker to join our Gynaecology Pre-Assessment Service within Women's and Children's Services. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team where your contribution will make a real difference to patients' experiences and outcomes. Working alongside experienced nursing and clinical staff, you will help deliver safe, person-centred care while developing your skills within one of the UK's largest NHS organisations.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS)

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

• Part-time, fixed-term for 6 months
• You will be based at The Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Working Pattern: Monday - Wednesday. Hours negotiable
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Support registered nursing staff in delivering high-quality patient care
• Prepare patients for pre-assessment appointments and clinical procedures
• Undertake and record patient observations accurately
• Perform venepuncture and ECGs following completion of competency training
• Collect and manage patient specimens in line with local procedures
• Update electronic patient records and maintain accurate documentation
• Maintain stock levels, equipment and clinical environments to support service delivery
• Provide reassurance and support to patients attending the service
• Work collaboratively with the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent patient care

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

• Previous experience working in a healthcare or outpatient environment
• Caring, compassionate and person-centred approach to patient care
• Ability to work independently and use initiative appropriately
• Experience using electronic patient record systems and clinical IT systems
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with good literacy and numeracy
• Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively in a busy clinical environment
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of patient confidentiality, data protection and safe working practices
• Ability to use clinical equipment and undertake delegated clinical duties following training

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

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

By signing the 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.