Health Care Support Worker - Directorate of Medicine for the Elderly
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.
Hours available 37 (full-time). 12-hour day shift/night shift rotation. Including weekend and public holidays
We are seeking individuals to join the teams in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Older Peoples & Stroke Services Ward 55.
You should have excellent communication and organizational skills and excel in a busy working environment.
You will assist the trained nursing staff in the delivery of a range of patient care procedures and provide basic nursing care to patients.
You will assist patients with activities of daily living and assist the Registered Nurse and where appropriate other members of the Clinical Team to deliver patient care.
You Will
Co-operate with and maintain good relationships with other disciplines that are attending and treating our service users to maximise patient care and maintain good relationships. Have an empathic approach to clients' carers and relatives and refer them to a trained nurse for any questions they may have on the clients' condition or for any suggestions or concerns that they wish to raise. Preferably have had previous hospital experience in an acute setting, but not essential.
Informal contact
Jennifer Lauren Scott, SCN, On 0141 201 2768 or email jenniferlauren.scott@nhs.scot
Application details
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a CoS. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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