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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
Acute Directorate
Liver Service, Walton Liver Unit
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Band 3 Health Care Support Worker
37.5 hours per week
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time band 3 HCSW to work within the liver service.
As part of a multi-disciplinary team the post holder will provide care to patients in support of the trained nurse and will regularly work unsupervised.
- Provide practical support to the unit adhering to standards set at local level
- Competently perform the necessary technical/invasive/physical aspects of care for this defined patient group
- Ensure the effective delivery of nursing care is provided to patients and that an acceptable standard is maintained
The post holder will be educated to standard grade level or have equivalent level of experience and possess excellent communication, team-working and time management skills. It is desirable you have a SVQ qualification or working towards and essential you have venepuncture and cannulation skills.
The clinic area cares for patients receiving a variety of liver and gastroenterology treatments at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
The shift pattern is over 5 days Mon-Fri 0800-1700 / 37.5hrs wk.
Informal Contact
Amanda Sharp, Senior Charge Nurse on 0141 201 6440
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
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