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:
Role Overview
An opportunity has arisen for a vacancy within PICU for a Band 2 HCSW. The successful candidate will work as part of the multi – disciplinary team. PICU is a 22-bedded unit caring for a variety of patients including emergency and elective surgery, cardiac services, orthopaedics, trauma, general medical, oncology, ENT, neurology and neurosurgery and plastic surgery with responsibility for lead service provision throughout Scotland, and referrals from other centres and Europe.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
This is a permanent post of 37 hours per week.
The location is the Royal Hospital for Children and the shift patterns are between 0730-2000 and 1930-0800.
Key responsibilities:
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Familiarity with Hospital Environment
Knowledge and understanding of hospital and departmental policies that affect day to day activities, e.g. Health and safety, Moving and Handling, Infection Control, Environmental Cleanliness Standards, Monitoring Tools, Safety of Medical gases, COSHH Regs, Fire safety and Evacuation Training.
Demonstrate an ability to develop and maintain effective and efficient administrative monitoring and recording systems and have an understanding of basic computer systems.
Awareness and understanding of Hospital Acquired Infection principles and its prevention.
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:
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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