Health Care Support Worker - People and Stroke

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.

To assist the trained nurse in the delivery of a range of patient care procedures and to provide basic nursing care to the patient.

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

• Based in Royal Alexandra Hospital
• Full time and part time positions
• Shift pattern to be Monday to Sunday

Please note the salary is pro‑rata for part time hours.

• Assist with the nursing care of the patient under the supervision of a trained nurse. This will include all basic care including the reception, admission, transfer and discharge of the patient according to procedure.
• Ensure patients receive the care and assistance required/prescribed with fluid and nutritional intake.
• Observe and report any change in the condition of the patient and communicate this verbally to the nurse in charge.
• Assist the patient unable to self‑care with personal hygiene and dressing, adhering to all manual handling procedures and policies.
• Carry out and assist with minor investigatory procedures eg:
  Urinalysis, faecal occult blood testing and urine collections as required. Report all findings to the trained nurse.
• Participate and assist in the updating and completion of accurate patient documentation as necessary eg: fluid charts, water‑flow charts and also files documents appropriately when required.
• Be responsible for the cleaning and tidying of clinical areas, equipment and storage cupboards, excluding cupboards for the storage of controlled drugs and medicines and report any defects and areas of concern to the nurse in charge.
• Maintain stock of adequate supplies of central and clinical stores excluding medicines.
• Assist with the safe custody of patient’s personal belongings in accordance with organisational policy.
• Comply with all Health and Safety legislation and policies with particular regard to COSHH, fire, infection control and manual handling.

• No formal qualification required
• Good standard of education
• Good verbal communication
• Good team worker

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
• 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

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

Ingrid Duncan, Senior Charge Nurse, On 01413 147 003 or email Ingrid.

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

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.

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