Health Care Support Worker - Renal

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) for the Outpatient Haemodialysis Unit. The ideal candidate will assist trained staff in delivering high-quality patient care and support haemodialysis treatment. This role requires strong clinical skills, teamwork, and knowledge of infection prevention. Experience in the NHS is preferred. The position promotes a friendly atmosphere within a busy unit, with opportunities for patient-focused care and learning.

Qualifications

• Previous experience of working within the NHS is preferred.
• Possessing relevant knowledge and clinical skills for the role.
• Ability to support trained staff in patient care.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality patient centred care.
• Assist in the safe delivery of haemodialysis treatment.
• Work as part of a friendly team in a busy unit.

Skills

Knowledge of infection prevention

Teamwork

Patient centered 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 is Monday – Saturday long days, consisting of 31.57.

Post: HCSW Band 3 0.85 WTE – Outpatient Haemodialysis.

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

This post is for the Renal Dialysis Unit based within Stobhill Hospital, the unit provides haemodialysis treatment to renal dialysis outpatients, with 2 patient shifts operating each day, Monday – Saturday.

The unit is a very friendly and welcoming outpatient area, based within Stobhill Hospital. It is part of the larger regional renal services, which consist of 6 outpatient haemodialysis units, a community home therapies unit and the main inpatient hub housed on level 4 of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

An opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 HCSW within the unit, who possesses the relevant knowledge, clinical skills and experience to successfully appoint to the role. This is a busy unit and the postholder will be expected to support trained staff in the safe delivery of high-quality patient centred care to patients undergoing regular haemodialysis treatment.

The intended postholder should possess knowledge of the standards expected of infection prevention and control procedures.

If possible, your interest within Renal will be helpful.

You must be willing to work as part of a team, to support the positive and friendly atmosphere within this unit.

Previous experience of working within the NHS is preferred. Evidence of learning is desirable.

Informal enquiries are welcomed, please contact Maria Smith, Senior Charge Nurse.

Informal contact: Maria Smith - [e-mail], 0141 355 1664

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.

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