Health Care Support Worker- Older People & Stroke

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

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Essential skills include communication, literacy, and numeracy. Join a diverse and inclusive workforce dedicated to quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a caring disposition and good communication skills.
• Literacy and numeracy skills are essential.
• Participation in practice development programs is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Good communication skills

Caring disposition

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Literacy skills

Numeracy skills

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million, expanding to 2.2 million with regional and national services.

Healthcare Support Worker Role

The Healthcare Support Worker provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Candidates should have a caring disposition, good communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team. Literacy and numeracy skills are essential. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Band 2 job description, including participation in practice development programs.

Join Us

We invite you to get in touch and visit the unit. We look forward to hearing from you.

Contact Details

Informal enquiries: Gillian Ormiston, Senior Charge Nurse, at 0141 211 1554/1552 or [e-mail]

Further contact information can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

Our Commitment to Diversity

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all community sections. We foster an inclusive culture and take pride in our diverse workforce.

Armed Forces Covenant

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC commits to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from the Armed Forces Community, recognizing military skills, experience, and qualifications during recruitment.

Application Integrity

Applicants should provide authentic responses to all questions in the application form. The use of AI, automated tools, or third-party assistance to generate or modify responses is strongly discouraged. By applying, you confirm all answers are your own and reflect your personal knowledge and experience. Violations may lead to application withdrawal.

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