Theatre Health Care Support Worker

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

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Band 3 Health Care Support Worker for the theatre and recovery team. This full-time role involves delivering compassionate care to children undergoing surgery and requires excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate is adaptable, caring, and willing to learn. You will work in a dynamic environment offering 37 hours per week across varying shifts. Training and an induction program will be provided to support your integration into the team.

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or with children preferred but not essential.
• Ability to deliver compassionate person-centred care.
• Capability to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients.

Responsibilities

• Part of the multi-disciplinary theatre or recovery team.
• Deliver compassionate care to children undergoing surgery.
• Support families and maintain a safe environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Caring attitude

Adaptability

Flexibility

Desire to learn new skills

Job description

Band 3 post Theatres/Recovery, Royal Hospital for children

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 Royal Hospital for Children, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, are delighted to advertise band 3 Health Care Support Worker roles within the perioperative department as part of the theatre and recovery team.

The successful candidates would be expected to cover a variety of shifts including early, late, nightshift and weekends. The posts are full‑time and offer 37 hours per week.

The suite of 11 theatres encompasses a variety of specialties, inclusive of trauma, orthopaedics, neurology, cardiac, ENT, general and urology, with some patients having multiple complex conditions.

The role comprises being part of the multi‑disciplinary theatre or recovery team, delivering compassionate person‑centred care to children undergoing surgery, support to their families/carers, using technical skills with regards to equipment and maintaining a safe, clean environment for all patients and staff.

The ideal candidate would evidence excellent communication, a caring attitude, be adaptable and flexible and have a desire to learn new skills. Experience of working within healthcare or with children is preferred but not essential.

The post might appeal to someone who is considering a role within a busy and dynamic, family‑focused setting.

An induction programme is offered with on‑the‑job training.

For any enquiries or to arrange a visit please contact Amanda Hutchison: [e-mail] Tele: 0141 452 4383/4380

We look forward to hearing from you.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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