Healthcare Assistant – District Nursing - Older Peoples service

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This role involves delivering essential care to patients in their homes or community settings, ensuring that each patient's unique lifestyle and background are respected. You'll work closely with registered nurses, contributing to a supportive and inclusive environment. As part of a large healthcare system, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals and their families. If you're passionate about patient care and possess the necessary qualifications, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence in healthcare.

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience required.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care to patients as directed by the District Nursing team.
• Participate in patient care in home or community settings.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to work without direct supervision

Cultural sensitivity

Education

SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare

Equivalent experience

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 position is Days, Public Holidays, Weekends, and Out of hours shifts.

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

The HCSW will be responsible for delivering care to patients as delegated and directed by the District Nursing team. The post holder will participate in the care of patients in their own home or community setting under the direction of a registered nurse. Taking into account the lifestyle, race, gender, and cultural background, and factors which impact on physical, mental, or emotional health. The post holder will represent the values and beliefs of the nursing team as well as that of the organisation. The post holder will require an SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience, to have the ability to work with people and as part of a team, be able to work without direct supervision, and have good communication skills both written and verbal. To work in partnership with patients, family, carers, and significant others, and will be evidence-based taking into consideration the lifestyle, race, gender, and cultural background, and factors which impact on physical, mental, or emotional health. This post requires membership of Disclosure Scotland's PVG Scheme.

Informal contact: Jennifer Mather, Nurse Team Lead, 07812704913, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part-time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37-hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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