Healthcare Support Worker - Community

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

Job summary

A large healthcare provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Health Care Support Worker to join their out of hours evening service in Glasgow. This role involves supporting District Nursing teams in delivering high-quality patient care in the community. The ideal candidate will have experience in a community setting, a clean driving license, and the ability to work flexibly across multiple locations. This position offers part-time hours and requires adherence to company policies promoting inclusivity and flexibility.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Support for career development

Qualifications

• Experience in a community healthcare setting is desirable.
• A clean driving license is essential.
• Ability to work flexibly across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Support the District Nursing team in delivering patient care.
• Assist in the implementation of care programs under supervision.
• Contribute to health improvement initiatives for patients.

Skills

Health and safety awareness

Patient care skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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 hours of this post are 3 evenings per week (1630-2130) including weekends and public holidays.

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

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Health Care Support Worker to join our out of hours evening service in Renfrewshire based in Milend Centre, Paisley.

The post holder will support the OOH Evening District Nursing team in delivering care to patients within Renfrewshire HSCP, providing accessible, appropriate, high quality, culturally sensitive and effective nursing service to adults living in the community, by working in partnership with service users, care providers and other agencies.

The post holder will work collaboratively with the District Nursing Teams and assist in the implementation and evaluation of programmes of care for patients and their careers, under the supervision of the District Nurse. They will contribute to health improvement initiatives to individuals and families on the caseload and to the wider community.

The post holder will be supported by the District Nursing Team to work towards completion of local competency framework and Mandatory Induction Standards for new Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) Workbook if they have not already completed.

The post covers a large geographical area supporting patients in their home environment. The post holder is required to work flexibly across this geographical area and District Nursing Teams. A clean driving license is essential and access to a car is required.

Recent experience working within a community setting is desirable.

Informal contact: Lindsay McNeil, DN OOH Team Lead, On 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.

NHSGGC-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, recognisingmilitary skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHSGGC recognise the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‑time hours can be accommodated, and the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
Relevant HR policies on our HR connect site.

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