Healthcare Support Worker- General Surgery

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 long days/nights. Shift pattern is rotational and will consist of a variable shift pattern working a mixture of Early/Late/12 hour shifts.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated, Band 3,  Health Care Support Worker to join the nursing team within the Surgical Receiving Unit at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

It is a busy receiving unit which requires an individual who thrives in a fast paced environment.

Duties include:

• You will play an important part in the patients journey, working within the unit assisting registered nurses and the clinical team in the care of emergency receiving patients undergoing surgical assessment, investigation and management.
• You must have a commitment to the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate patient centred care. You must also demonstrate excellent communication skills.
• You should be able to work autonomously as well as within a team and be committed to continuous professional development.

To meet the challenges of this post you must hold SVQ level 2 or be willing to complete within first year of employment and have relevant experience in a caring environment.

We can offer a wide range or training opportunities to advance and develop your skills. Within the ward setting you are supported through your development by experienced team members.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory induction standards for Health Care Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

For further information please call SCN Alison White on

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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