Health Care Support Worker-Medical Assessment Unit

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 shift pattern for this position is 11.5hr shifts, 24/7 days, nights, weekends inclusive.

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Medical Assessment Unit  in the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley. This role is for Band 3 Health Care Support Worker

MAU is a dynamic and evolving specialty. We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic HCSWs to join our amazing team. Successful applicants should be able to work well within a multidisciplinary team in order to deliver a high standard of patient focused care. The post is ideally suited to someone who can bring clinical experience and knowledge. Applicants from all nursing support backgrounds will be considered if the applicant can demonstrate transferrable skills.

You should have previous experience as a ward- based Healthcare support worker at Band 2/3 with a proven record of development within the role. Vital sign recording, ECG recording and phlebotomy skills are desirable but not essential for this post. You will need to work independently and have the ability to work flexibly under pressure. An ability to prioritise your own workload is crucial. Previous hospital or caring experience is essential. You will be fully supported through induction, ECG training, venepuncture and cannulation skills if not already done so and in return must be committed to be motivated in your own professional development.

Applicants should have high professional standards and excellent communication skills. Applicants will be self-motivated ready to develop their clinical skills within a supportive department with existing strong leadership.

Informal contact: Lisa Johnson, SCN, , LISA.JOHNSTON2@GGC.SCOT.NHS.UK

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

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

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

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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