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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.
Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes.
The role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Health Care support workers to join our Overnight Palliative Intensive Care service in Glasgow. This post will primarily support patients receiving end of life care at home.
The purpose of the post is to provide support to patients in their own home in the overnight period, therefore this is a night shift only post.
This service sits alongside the District Nursing (DN) Out of Hours (OOHs) Service, and therefore this post will be supported and directed through this team, and as such there may be times when you will also work to support other tasks within the DN OOHs service.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- This is a permanent post for part-time hours (30)
- Your shift pattern is nights various to meet service needs and demands
- This post will be based at New Victoria,G42 9LL; Borron Street G4 9XG
- Please note that this post can not be sponsored
- Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours
Key responsibilities:
We are seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our community nursing team as a Community Healthcare Support Worker. This is a varied and rewarding role supporting the delivery of high-quality patient care within a community setting.
Working largely independently, the successful candidate will assist the nursing team with a range of delegated clinical and non-clinical duties, ensuring patients receive compassionate and effective care in their own homes and community clinics.
The role involves supporting patients with personal hygiene and toileting, administering eye drops, assisting with the collection of specimens, and applying simple dressings. You will also support the nursing team in caring for patients with palliative needs and those requiring complex care.
In addition, you will contribute to the smooth running of the service by managing stock control and ordering pharmacy supplies, assisting with community clinics, and maintaining accurate filing and storage of records.
The post holder will attend staff meetings and take part in clinical and mandatory training. You will also be expected to engage in systems that support best practice and participate in personal development planning.
We are looking for a compassionate and organised individual who is able to work with minimal supervision while contributing positively to a wider team. A commitment to delivering high standards of patient care and a willingness to develop professionally are essential.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- SVQ level 3 in healthcare or equivalent experience
- Good communication skills
- Demonstrate Care behaviours
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Driving Licence
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:Laura Galbraith - 07971038120 or Laura.Galbraith3@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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