Health Care Support Worker - Medical Wards

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking Health Care Support Workers to join the Medical Specialities teams. The role involves support for the assessment and delivery of care in a professional setting, contributing positively to patient outcomes and team dynamics. Candidates should be innovative, have current experience as Band 2 Support Workers in the NHS, and demonstrate a commitment to a positive ward culture. This position offers a workload of 37 hours per week with rotational shifts.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in NHS environment.
• Innovative and creative within the role.
• Engage in productive team dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Support the assessment, planning and delivery of specialist care.
• Be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse.
• Work independently and in collaboration with the team.

Skills

Current experience as a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker

Ability to engage in a positive ward culture

Support clinical team and programmes of care

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 consist of 37 hours per week, rotational shifts

Please be advised that, effective 1 April 2026, the full-time working hours for all Agenda for Change posts will be reduced to 36 hours.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Health care Support Workers to join the ECMS – Medical Specialities teams within the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Ward 27. We are looking for staff with current experience as a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker within an NHS environment.

The successful candidates will become part of the nursing team who will support the assessment, planning and delivery of specialist care. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to engage in a positive ward culture and support the clinical team and engage in programmes of care to enhance the patient journey and patient experience contributing towards delivery of positive outcomes using the Excellence in Care framework. You will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse and be expected to work on your own merit, be supported by your colleagues and remain engaged in productive team dynamics. The successful candidate should be innovative and be creative within their organisational role.

Potential candidates are invited to discuss this employment opportunity using the informal contact details within the advert. Informal visits can also be arranged to the wards prior to interview shortlisting.

Informal contact: Karen Jones, SCN, On 01413147343 or email [e-mail]

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

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.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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.

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