Health Care Support Worker - Outpatients
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.
The shift pattern for this post is: Monday - Friday.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 HCSW to join the Team in General outpatients Stobhill ACH North Glasgow, working within the nursing and multi-professional team to ensure a high standard of care to this patient group.
Outpatients is a dynamic, diverse environment and plays an important role in the delivery of patient care across the NHS Board area. You must demonstrate a commitment to supporting the ongoing development of the service. You will have experience working within a health caring environment/role and the ability to work under pressure to deliver safe and effective care.
Candidates must be able to contribute to the effective management of resources including supplies & equipment. Share responsibility for key aspects of housekeeping, stock control & participate in Health & safety audits within the department.
Effective written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team are essential. Ability to undertake, record and report patient physical observations and have the ability to observe changes in patient’s physical/psychological health.
Ability to perform a range of tests eg urinalysis, blood pressure, Bladder scanning, blood glucose monitoring and wound observation.
2 years minimal health care experience is required for this Band 3 post as well as an SVQ 2 in Healthcare or working towards. IT skills are essential as responsibility to input patient information into electronic records is required.
There may be a requirement to work flexibly to support the service and, if necessary, you will be expected to engage in multi-site working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in order to ensure the provision of the service. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check
Informal contact: Lorna Halliday, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141355 1241, Lorna.halliday2@nhs.scot
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland 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.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form.
* NHS Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.
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