NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The Role
A full UK Driving License is essential for this role.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of a team to provide nursing care and support to patients in their own homes. This position presents an excellent and exciting opportunity for a dedicated and enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) to contribute to the evolving Hospital at Home service within East Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP).
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
* An exciting opportunity have arisen based at the Milngavie Clinic for a Health care Support Worker to join the team
* Please note it is a requirement to travel between 3 localities in East Dunbartonshire
* The shift pattern for this post is 4 out of 7 days a week, between 08:00 and 20:00
Key Responsibilities
* The post holder will support the nursing team to deliver effective patient care within a community setting. Daily workload will be varied with a range of delegated nursing activities
* The post holder works mainly without direct supervision
* Nursing duties may include:
o Assist patient with personal hygiene and toileting
o Deliver clinical interventions in line with the HCA competency Framework, including but not limited to:
o Administration of medication
o Assist with the collection of specimens
o Deliver wound care
o Assist the nursing team in the care of patients with palliative care or patients requiring complex care needs
* Other duties to support the nursing team
* Stock control and ordering of pharmacy and supplies
* Assist with community clinics when required
* Filing and storage of records
* The post holder will attend staff meetings and clinical and mandatory training
* Participate in systems of practice support and personal development planning
* Ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act, Freedom of information Act and ensure patient confidentiality
* The post holder will have the skills to undertake or assist with patients in emergency situations by providing basic life support
* More responsibilities can be found in the attached job description
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job
* SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience
* Ability to work with people and as part of a team
* Ability to work without direct supervision
* Good communication skills both written and verbal.
* Full drivers licence
What We Offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
* Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
* Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Lead ANP, Michelle Dalgarno, Michelle.Dalgarno@nhs.scot, 07580995217
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: 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.
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