Inpatient Health Care Support Worker – Recovery Team

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning opportunities / bursary

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for the In-Patient Services team at Gartnavel Hospital. The role supports patient recovery, offers therapeutic group/work interventions, and involves observation and clinical duties within an inpatient setting.

Applicants should be motivated, compassionate and committed to person-centred care. The post is permanent and includes 36 hours per week with long-day and night-shift rotation, in a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the Health Care Support Worker role within a multidisciplinary care team.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while recognising personal limitations and seeking support when required.
• Knowledge of patient-centred and compassionate care practices.
• Understanding of confidentiality, data protection and information governance requirements.
• Awareness of the accountability and supervisory role of Registered Nurses.
• Knowledge of effective communication techniques when working with patients, families, carers and colleagues.
• Understanding of the importance of patient involvement and partnership in care delivery.
• Ability to recognise concerns requiring escalation to the registered nursing team.
• Awareness of health and safety procedures and infection prevention and control practices.
• Experience or willingness to undertake training in clinical observations, specimen collection, urinalysis, basic wound care and psychosocial interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support patients throughout recovery by assisting with personal care and daily living activities.
• Provide therapeutic support through individual and group interventions.
• Assist with monitoring vital signs, specimen collection, testing, and wound dressings.
• Support admissions, appointments and care planning; escort to appointments.
• Liaise with health and social care professionals; maintain accurate records.
• Order supplies and contribute to a safe, supportive environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Observation skills

Confidentiality

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for the In-Patient Services team at Gartnavel Hospital. The role supports patient recovery, offers therapeutic group/work interventions, and involves observation and clinical duties within an inpatient setting.

Applicants should be motivated, compassionate and committed to person-centred care. The post is permanent and includes 36 hours per week with long-day and night-shift rotation, in a multidisciplinary team.