Treatment Room Assistant Practitioner

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

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave + holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries and learning & dev

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts

Counselling & wellbeing support

Job summary

NHSGGC is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to deliver safe, person-centred care under nurse supervision within the Treatment Room Service at Possilpark Health Centre, Glasgow. The role supports ambulatory patients from GP practices and secondary care, and focuses on health education and timely care delivery.

National terms apply; sponsorship for some roles may be affected by UK immigration rules from January 2027. Contact Stacey Veeramootoo for more information.

Qualifications

• Understanding of person-centred care principles and the importance of promoting dignity, respect and inclusion.
• Knowledge of equality, diversity and cultural awareness in healthcare practice.
• Awareness of the physical, mental and social factors that can influence health and wellbeing.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and follow delegated instructions from registered nursing staff.
• Commitment to maintaining required clinical competencies and participating in ongoing learning and development.
• Understanding of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values and standards for delivering high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective and person-centred care under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse.
• Provide a range of clinical interventions to ambulatory patients referred from GP practices, primary care teams and secondary care services.
• Support the delivery of health education and health promotion activities to encourage independent living.
• Prioritise patient care needs to ensure timely responses to both planned and unplanned interventions.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to the individual needs of patients, taking account of factors such as age, culture, ethnicity, gender, disability, physical health, mental health and social circumstances.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality clinical services across the Treatment Room caseload.

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role:

Glasgow City HSCP serves a diverse population through a range of Older People and Primary Care services, including Community Nursing, Social Work, Rehabilitation, Respiratory Services and Older People's Mental Health. The Treatment Room Service operates within health centres and delivers skilled clinical interventions, health education and health promotion to support patients in maintaining independence and achieving positive health outcomes.

Candidates should be aware that sponsorship eligibility for some Health Care Support Worker roles will be affected by changes to UK immigration requirements from January 2027. Given the time required to complete recruitment, pre-employment checks and sponsorship processes, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde cannot guarantee sponsorship for candidates who may require it to take up this post.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, full-time 36 hours per week

Shift pattern: Monday - Friday 08:30 - 16:30

Base location: Treatment Rooms, Glasgow City Health and Social Care, Possilpark Health Centre

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, effective and person-centred care under the supervision and delegation of a registered nurse.
• Provide a range of clinical interventions to ambulatory patients referred from GP practices, primary care teams and secondary care services.
• Support the delivery of health education and health promotion activities to encourage independent living.
• Prioritise patient care needs to ensure timely responses to both planned and unplanned interventions.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Recognise and respond appropriately to the individual needs of patients, taking account of factors such as age, culture, ethnicity, gender, disability, physical health, mental health and social circumstances.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality clinical services across the Treatment Room caseload.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Understanding of person-centred care principles and the importance of promoting dignity, respect and inclusion.
• Knowledge of equality, diversity and cultural awareness in healthcare practice.
• Awareness of the physical, mental and social factors that can influence health and wellbeing.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and follow delegated instructions from registered nursing staff.
• Commitment to maintaining required clinical competencies and participating in ongoing learning and development.
• Understanding of NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde values and standards for delivering high-quality patient care.

What we offer:

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Stacey Veeramootoo, Treatment Room Coordinator - [e-mail] - 07890051614

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

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises 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 where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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