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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:
Regional Services is offering an exciting opportunity to join our teams as a B3 HCSW across our areas in NHSGGC. We can offer positions in the Queen Elizabeth National Spinal Injuries Unit in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Rehab Medicine at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Renal Services across in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Inverclyde Royal Hospital and the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre.
Regional Services are committed to providing the highest quality of person-centred care to our patients, the people who use our services and our staff. We are looking for caring, compassionate individuals who are seeking to work in a supported environment where quality patient care, staff wellbeing and staff development is our priorities.
For Band 3 roles, only posts of 32 hours per week may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes . NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for roles that do not meet these criteria, and applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
We have a post based within
- Queen Elizabeth University Hospital - Neurosciences & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Inverclyde Royal Hospital - Renal
- Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
Key responsibilities:
- Support registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team in delivering safe, effective, and person-centred care
- Assist patients with activities of daily living, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing
- Undertake and record routine clinical observations
- Report any changes in patient condition promptly to a registered nurse
- Assist with clinical procedures and delegated tasks within scope of practice
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records (electronic and paper-based)
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised clinical environment
- Adhere to infection prevention, health & safety, and organisational policies
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, and members of the healthcare team
- Provide emotional support to patients and relatives in a compassionate manner
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Experience in a caring or healthcare environment
- Caring, compassionate, and respectful approach to patient care
- Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Basic literacy, numeracy, and IT skills
- Ability to prioritise tasks and manage workload in a busy environment
- Understanding of patient safety, confidentiality, and infection control principles
- Ability to follow instructions and work within defined procedures
- Awareness of when to escalate concerns to registered staff
- Willingness to learn, develop, and undertake relevant training
- Emotional resilience and ability to support patients in challenging situations
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
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due 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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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
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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