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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.
About the Role
Join NHS Golden Jubilee's Orthopaedic Nursing Team
NHS Golden Jubilee is looking for a motivated and compassionate Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our dedicated Orthopaedic team within 4 East Orthopaedics. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker to develop their skills within Scotland's leading national elective orthopaedic centre.
The role supports both clinical and non-clinical care delivery, working closely with Registered Nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to provide high-quality, patient-centred care.
As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting patients throughout their care journey, contributing to a positive patient experience while ensuring the highest standards of safety, dignity and compassion are maintained.
Key Responsibilities
• Support Registered Nurses in delivering high-quality patient care, including personal care, skin care and assistance with nutrition and hydration.
• Monitor and record routine clinical observations, including blood pressure, temperature, pulse, oxygen saturation and blood glucose levels.
• Assist with patient admissions, discharges and transfers under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Undertake a range of enhanced clinical duties including venepuncture, ECG recording, wound care, MRSA screening and urinalysis.
• Communicate effectively with patients, relatives and members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Support housekeeping and environmental duties to maintain a safe and clean clinical environment.
• Assist with clerical, portering and administrative responsibilities as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and help ensure excellent patient outcomes and experiences.
About You
Applicants must be able to demonstrate:
• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Experience working within a clinical healthcare environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic IT skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Competence in monitoring vital signs, wound care and venepuncture.
• An understanding of Data Protection, Caldicott principles and patient confidentiality.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine interest in supporting patients, relatives and colleagues.
Experience supporting colleagues within a healthcare setting would be advantageous.
Why Join Us?
Join NHS Golden Jubilee and become part of a pioneering healthcare team dedicated to delivering exceptional care through collaboration. As Scotland's only national NHS Board with its own University National Hospital, Research Institute, Innovation Centre and Conference Hotel, we offer a unique environment that fosters continuous learning, innovation and career development.
Our modern, purpose-built facilities provide staff with a supportive and rewarding working environment, alongside a range of employee benefits, including free staff parking and discounts within our 4-star Conference Hotel and leisure facilities.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Dawn Buchan, Senior Charge Nurse.
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