Health Care Support Worker - Older People & Stroke Services

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

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to join their dedicated team in Glasgow. This permanent position involves providing direct patient care and requires candidates to demonstrate excellent communication skills and a caring attitude as part of a multidisciplinary team. Applicants are encouraged to contact Gillian Hunter for informal discussions about the role.

Qualifications

• Caring disposition and ability to work under supervision.
• Good communication skills essential for patient interaction.
• Experience or willingness to undertake practice development programmes.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision of a nurse.
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Caring disposition

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Meets Band 2 job description requirements

Job description

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 when regional and national services are included.

This is a permanent post.

Working hours: Monday to Sunday, with day and night shifts, rotating 11.5-hour shifts.

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 as part of a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must meet the requirements outlined in the Band 2 job description, including undertaking practice development programmes. Interested candidates are encouraged to get in touch and visit the unit. We look forward to hearing from you.

Informal contact: Gillian Hunter - 0141 355 1825, [e-mail]

Details on contacting the Recruitment Service are available within the Candidate Information Packs.

This role does not qualify for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Due to high demand, this post may close before the listed deadline. Applicants are advised to complete their application promptly.

We promote diversity and encourage applications from all community sections. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to being a Forces Friendly Employer and supports applications from the Armed Forces Community, recognizing military skills and experience.

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