Senior Health Care Support Worker- Orthopaedics - #135497

NHS Scotland


Date: 2 weeks ago
City: Paisley
Contract type: Part time
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.

These positions are permanent and there are full and part time roles. (Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

The shift pattern for this position is Rotational.

An opportunity has arisen for Band 3’s Health Care Support Workers within our Orthopaedic Elective/Trauma wards in RAH, Clyde.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated HCSW with effective communication skills to join our friendly team. In return we offer on-going learning opportunities to support your learning and development.

You will be required to assist us in delivering a high standard of nursing care to a cohort group of Orthopaedic patient’s for pre and post -operative scheduled surgery. These posts require candidates with problem solving skills and good listening skills and a compassionate nature. Evidence of Orthopaedic experience would be advantageous or any care setting.

We support a multi-disciplinary approach which includes nursing staff, consultants, and extended scope practitioners.

Experience in Venepuncture, Cannulation, NEWS monitoring would be preferred, although training will be provided by our Practise Educators.

Informal Contacts

Suzanne Hill, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 314 7021,

Jocelyn McLaughlin, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 314 7023,

Yvonne Fleming, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 314 7022, [email protected]

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

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.

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.

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Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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