NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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.
The shift pattern for this post is over 7 days per week and can consist of various shifts.
An exciting opportunity has arose to work in In patient theatres at the IRH.
We are looking for an enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker band 3 to join our team within In patient theatre. The unit consists of 6 operating theatres, and a recovery room. The unit provides peri- op care care for patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures including General Surgery, elective Orthopaedics, ophthalmology and cardiology.
As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Post Holder will provide care to patients before, during and after surgical procedures in support of the trained nurse. You will be required to perform physical, technical and emotional aspects of patient care in an efficient, effective and responsible manner, in a busy acute environment. Previous experience of working within a hospital environment is an advantage.
The successful candidate is required to demonstrate flexibility by working within a service which currently runs over a 7 day week. Furthermore, the successful candidate will be expected where necessary to engage in multi-site working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in order to achieve the needs of the service.
This post require PVG Scheme membership /Disclosure Scotland Check.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
As from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
This post may close early 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.
NHSGGC-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.
NHSGGC recognise 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 the tenure is listed as 'various', we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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