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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:
The post holder will contribute to the delivery of high‑quality, patient‑focused care within the Uro Gynaecology & Mesh Service by providing effective clinical and clerical support to the multidisciplinary team. The role also involves offering appropriate information, assistance, and support to patients when required, ensuring a safe, respectful, and positive care experience.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in New Victoria Hospital
- Part-time post (22.5 hours per week)
- Permanent Contract
- Shift Pattern for this post are Monday to Friday
Key responsibilities:
- Assist patients with all activities of living.
- Assist the registered nurse and where appropriate other members of the clinical team, to deliver patient care.
- Assist in invasive procedures within the UroGynaecology department .
- Assist and support trained staff and patients during specialized Urogynaecological procedures investigations ie Urodynamic Investigation.
- Have an identified role and participate in emergency procedures within the Urogynaecology department
- Will be trained in Venepuncture adhering to GG&C policy.
- Undertake the nursing Auxiliary Competency Profile
- Take and record blood pressure.
- Observe and record respirations.
- Obtain specimen collections and perform urinalysis.
- Prepare patients for procedures.
- Sharing responsibility for key aspects of housekeeping and stock control demonstrate a good awareness of cost efficiency and safety.
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Accurate keyboard and data entry.
- Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload, without supervision, in a busy environment.
- Ability to work on own initiative in a proactive manner. e. Effective written and verbal communication, literary and numeracy skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and a willingness to learn.
- A basic awareness of the importance of good hygiene.
- Ability to use IT systems.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Ability to fulfill all requirements of the job description.
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:
Karen Nicolson, SCN, On 0141 347 8606 or email Karen.nicolson3@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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