Healthcare Support Worker - Ophthalmology Outpatient Department

NHS National Services Scotland; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) for the Ophthalmology outpatient department. The successful candidate will support nurses in providing care, work in a dynamic team, and require good communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Desire to learn and interest in the specialty.
• Ability to work effectively within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the registered nursing team in the ophthalmology outpatient department.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Involved in all care needs within the outpatient setting.

Skills

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

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 Mon to Fri.

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

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic HCSW based in the Ophthalmology outpatient department of Stobhill Hospital/GRI. The successful candidate will be expected to work as part of the Ophthalmology team, supporting the registered nursing team and be involved in all care needs within the outpatient setting. You will be required to work within a busy clinical areas working collaboratively as part of the multidisciplinary team. HSCW experience is desirable not essential as full training will be given. You are required to be flexible, forward thinking and able to work effectively within changing and dynamic environment. You should have excellent communication with an eagerness to learn. An interest in the specialty is essential. If you have the desired skills and motivations to successfully fulfil this position, we would welcome your application.

Informal contact: Margaret Sharkey, SCN, 0141 355 1563, [e-mail]

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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