Health Care Support Worker – Medical Wards

Job Description

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:

As a Healthcare Support Worker within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play a vital role in delivering high quality, compassionate, person centred care to patients within a busy medical ward environment. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will assist registered nurses in meeting patients’ individual needs and ensuring their comfort, dignity and safety. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while developing your skills within one of the UK’s largest and most respected NHS organisations. NHSGGC is committed to providing a positive working environment, ongoing learning opportunities and a strong focus on staff wellbeing. If you are caring, motivated and passionate about helping others, this role offers an excellent pathway into a healthcare career.

Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• You will be based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital
• Full Time, Permanent
• Working Monday to Sunday, fully flexible

Key responsibilities:

• Provide high quality personal care to patients, including assistance with feeding, bathing and mobility
• Support registered nurses and the wider clinical team in delivering safe and effective care
• Observe and report changes in patients’ physical and emotional well being
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure effective communication within the team
• Build compassionate relationships with patients, relatives and carers
• Follow NHSGGC policies to ensure patient safety, confidentiality and infection control
• Contribute to ward housekeeping, equipment care and efficient use of resources

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

• SVQ II in a relevant subject or equivalent experience within a care environment
• Willingness to complete mandatory induction standards and ongoing training requirements
• Ability to work effectively in a busy clinical setting and follow instructions from registered staff
• Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills
• Understanding of patient care, dignity and confidentiality principles
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Caring, compassionate approach with a genuine interest in supporting patient wellbeing

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.

• 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: Theresa Holland, Senior Charge Nurse on or .

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.