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:
The post holder will support stable ventilator dependent children with complex medical needs at home, nursery/school, on social outings and any other activity the child may be involved in for the duration of their shift.
The post holder will complete a competency based training programme to equip them with the required skills to look after this patient group.
The post holder will be required to work within the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (GGC) Board area and that of neighbouring Health boards.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
There are 6x permanent, part-time posts of 29.6 hours per week available.
Location: Royal Hospital For Children
The shift pattern for this post is: Flexible to meet the needs of the service involving both day and night shifts over 7 days.
Key responsibilities:
1. In the community the post holder will work independently to assist the parent(s) in direct delivery of care for their stable child who requires support from a ventilator. This will include a range of duties that will form part of a care plan that has been previously agreed with parents and qualified nursing staff. The post holder is employed within NHS GGC and there is a requirement to work across neighbouring NHS Boards to meet service demands. There is a high level of night shift working.
2. In hospital, assignment of work will be by the Registered Nurse. The post holder will work supervised and exercise initiative within the scope of the role when providing patient care, however, a trained nurse will be available for advice and guidance.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Please see attached Person Specification below.
Interviews week beginning 9th March 2026.
Start date 18th May 2026.
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:
3. A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
4. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
5. Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
6. Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
7. Enhanced pay for working public holidays
8. NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
9. 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.
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