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About Us
At NHS Golden Jubilee University National Hospital, we’re proud to play a key role in supporting NHS Scotland by delivering high-quality, person-centred care. As a modern national facility with state-of-the-art clinical services and specialist teams, we help ensure patients across Scotland receive timely, safe and effective treatment.
Our Orthopaedic service is committed to providing outstanding patient care throughout the patient journey, from admission through to discharge. Working within a multidisciplinary team, we strive to create a supportive environment that promotes recovery, dignity, compassion and clinical excellence.
About the Role
We are looking for an enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker/Phlebotomist to join our Orthopaedic Nursing Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care while contributing to the continued success of one of Scotland's leading healthcare organisations.
Working under the supervision of registered nursing staff, you will provide both clinical and non-clinical support to enhance patient-focused care. Your responsibilities will include undertaking venepuncture and phlebotomy procedures, assisting with personal care, admissions, discharges and transfers, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, supporting dietary and fluid needs, collecting specimens, and assisting with the monitoring and reporting of changes in patient condition.
You will also contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and efficient clinical environment and support the wider team with administrative and organisational duties as required.
The successful candidate will be expected to work using their own initiative within agreed competencies, while contributing to continuous improvement, patient safety and the delivery of excellent customer care.
About You
Previous experience within an acute healthcare environment is essential for this post. You will be an enthusiastic and compassionate individual with excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in providing high standards of care within a busy Orthopaedic department.
You will be able to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team whilst also demonstrating the ability to work independently when required. We are looking for someone who can provide support and empathy to patients and their families, prioritise tasks effectively, and maintain a professional approach in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, basic IT and numeracy skills, and a willingness to undertake further training and development are highly desirable.
Informal Enquiries
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Senior Charge Nurse Gary Howson on 0141 951 5200.
Please complete your application in your own words. Applications generated wholly or partly using artificial intelligence (AI) may not accurately represent your knowledge, skills and experience.
NHS Golden Jubilee is open to considering flexible working options for this role.
This vacancy may close early if a high volume of applications is received so please apply early to avoid disappointment.
As a disability confident leader we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term health condition covered by the Equality Act 2010 and need support for any stage of the recruitment process please refer to the job pack for more information.
NHS Golden Jubilee 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.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Job Pack.
Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration. Visas and immigration - GOV.UK