Healthcare Support Worker - Gynaecology

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

Demonstrating care and compassion to patient, carers and relatives to help ensure high quality patient care is delivered at all times. Providing support to Registered nurses. Co-operate with and maintain good relation relationships and an empathic approach to the patients, relatives and carers. Report observed changes in the patients physical and psychological needs. To maintain patient confidentiality and follow information governance policies and procedures Maintain accurate and up to date records e.g fluid intake and active care charts. Share responsibility for key aspects of housekeeping and stock control.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

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

• Caring disposition preferably with experience working in a caring environment/role.
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills/literacy/numeracy/IT skills
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment.
• Ability to fulfil the requirement of the job description including undertaking in house training programme.
  
  

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

Julie Graham, SCN, On 01412013369 or email Julie.graham@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

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

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