Nursing Assistant Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A major healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking Band 3 Health Care Support Workers for the ECMS – Medical Specialities team at the Royal Alexandra Hospital. Successful candidates will support specialist care delivery and be integral to a positive ward atmosphere. Applicants should have significant experience as a Band 2 healthcare support worker. This role offers full and part-time options and requires an innovative approach to patient care. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly as the advert may close early.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a Band 2 healthcare support worker required.
• Ability to engage in a positive ward culture and support clinical teams.
• Innovative and creative in organisational roles.

Responsibilities

• Support assessment, planning, and delivery of specialist care.
• Work on merit with support from colleagues.
• Engage in programmes of care to enhance patient experience.

Skills

Patient care support

Team collaboration

Positive ward culture engagement

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 3 Health care Support Workers to join the ECMS – Medical Specialities teams within the Royal Alexandra Hospital. These posts will be based in within wards 18.

There are a number of posts available at full and part time options. Applicants should have significant experience as a Band 2 healthcare support worker and be able to evidence this at interview. We anticipate this to be a popular advert and may close early.

The successful candidates will become part of the nursing team who will support the assessment, planning and delivery of specialist care. You must be able to demonstrate your ability to engage in a positive ward culture and support the clinical team and engage in programmes of care to enhance the patient journey and patient experience contributing towards delivery of positive outcomes using the Excellence in Care framework. You will be responsible to the Senior Charge Nurse and be expected to work on your own merit, be supported by your colleagues and remain engaged in productive team dynamics. The successful candidate should be innovative and be creative within their organisational role.

Potential candidates are invited to discuss this employment opportunity using the informal contact details (call or email) within the advert. Informal visits can also be arranged to the wards prior to interview shortlisting.

Informal contact

Karen Jones – [e-mail] 01413147343

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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde – NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud the diverse workforce we have.

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