Health Care Support Worker - Adult Perioperative Department

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

Are you a caring, motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys making a real difference to patient care? We are looking for a Healthcare Support Worker to join our Adult Perioperative Department within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Working alongside registered practitioners and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their surgical journey. This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist skills within a theatre environment while contributing to safe, effective and compassionate care. NHSGGC is one of the largest NHS organisations in the UK, offering excellent development opportunities, supportive teams and the chance to build a rewarding healthcare career.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case-by-case basis following interview and during the pre-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

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Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Permanent, full-time
• Shift pattern over 7 days of the week

Key Responsibilities

• Support patients throughout the pre-operative, intra-operative and post-operative stages of care
• Assist with the safe transfer, positioning and movement of patients within the theatre environment
• Prepare, set up, clean and maintain a range of theatre equipment and surgical areas
• Support registered practitioners with surgical preparation, stock management and equipment availability
• Accurately document patient and theatre information using electronic systems and departmental procedures
• Participate in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention and health and safety compliance
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, person-centred care

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

• No formal qualification is required, although a willingness to undertake and complete the in-house training programme is essential
• Demonstrable caring, compassionate and patient-focused approach to supporting others
• Effective communication, literacy, numeracy and basic IT skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in a busy clinical environment
• Understanding of the importance of maintaining confidentiality, dignity and patient safety
• Commitment to following policies, procedures and mandatory training requirements including infection prevention, health and safety and moving and handling
• Willingness to develop specialist knowledge and skills within the perioperative environment through ongoing learning and development opportunities

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.

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
• 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

Senior Charge Nurse, Lorraine Hamill, ***email_hidden***, 0141 452 3381

Information for candidates

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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.

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