Senior Health Care Support Worker - Orthopaedic Out Patients

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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:

Are you a caring, compassionate and motivated individual looking to make a real difference to patients' lives? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our Orthopaedic Outpatients team. Working alongside Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting patients throughout their treatment journey. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within Scotland's largest NHS organisation, where staff are valued, supported and encouraged to grow their careers while helping deliver outstanding care to our communities.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Permanent, full-time
• Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred care to patients attending Orthopaedic Outpatients
• Support Registered Nurses by carrying out a range of delegated clinical and patient care tasks
• Monitor and report changes in patients' physical or psychological wellbeing to the nursing team
• Perform a range of clinical duties including observations, blood pressure monitoring, urinalysis and wound care activities
• Communicate effectively with patients, carers, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to NHSGGC policies, procedures and confidentiality standards
• Assist with equipment checks, stock control and maintaining a safe, clean clinical environment

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

• SVQ Level 3 qualification or equivalent knowledge gained through relevant experience, training and development
• Experience of working in a healthcare or patient care environment
• Understanding of Healthcare Support Worker standards and professional codes of conduct
• Knowledge of infection prevention, health and safety and person-centred care principles
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships
• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills with the ability to maintain accurate records
• A caring, compassionate approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team

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:
Senior Charge Nurse, Maria Chalmers, View email address on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, View phone number on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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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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