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NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.
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.The shift pattern for this position is Mon-Sun ,,1000-2000, 12:30-2200
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
Are you looking to join a friendly, dynamic team?
This is an exciting opportunity where we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join our team within the In patient theatre unit at RAH. This unit exists of nine theatres, a reception area and a recovery room. Specialties include general surgery, orthopaedics , gynaecology, ent and cross site working at the QEUH theatre for the Clyde Robotic lists.
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.
- Be required to perform physical, technical and emotional aspects of patient care in an efficient, effective and responsible manner, in a busy acute environment.
The successful candidate is required to demonstrate flexibility by working within a service that runs over a 7 day week, including weekends and public holidays.
We offer a professional development programme and excellent team support.
Furthermore, the successful candidate may 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
Informal contact:
Tara gill, Senior Charge Nurse, ,
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
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).
Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.
Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.
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.
The shift pattern for this position is Mon-Sun ,,1000-2000, 12:30-2200
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
Are you looking to join a friendly, dynamic team?
This is an exciting opportunity where we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join our team within the In patient theatre unit at RAH. This unit exists of nine theatres, a reception area and a recovery room. Specialties include general surgery, orthopaedics , gynaecology, ent and cross site working at the QEUH theatre for the Clyde Robotic lists.
As part of the multidisciplinary team, the Post Holder will:
The successful candidate is required to demonstrate flexibility by working within a service that runs over a 7 day week, including weekends and public holidays.
We offer a professional development programme and excellent team support.
Furthermore, the successful candidate may 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
Informal contact:
Tara gill, Senior Charge Nurse, ,
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
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).
Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.
Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.
The shift pattern for this position is Mon-Sun ,,1000-2000, 12:30-2200
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
Are you looking to join a friendly, dynamic team?
This is an exciting opportunity where we are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker to join our team within the In patient theatre unit at RAH. This unit exists of nine theatres, a reception area and a recovery room. Specialties include general surgery, orthopaedics , gynaecology, ent and cross site working at the QEUH theatre for the Clyde Robotic lists.
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.
- Be required to perform physical, technical and emotional aspects of patient care in an efficient, effective and responsible manner, in a busy acute environment.
The successful candidate is required to demonstrate flexibility by working within a service that runs over a 7 day week, including weekends and public holidays.
We offer a professional development programme and excellent team support.
Furthermore, the successful candidate may 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
Informal contact:
Tara gill, Senior Charge Nurse, ,
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
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).
Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.
Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.
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1. What specific skills do you possess that you believe make you suited for this role?
2. How do you prioritize your tasks when working in a busy environment, such as a theatre?
3. Describe how you would prepare a patient before a surgical procedure. What specific actions would you take to ensure their comfort and safety?
4. How would you respond to a patient who is anxious about their upcoming surgery?
5. This role requires working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Can you provide an example of a time you successfully collaborated with others in a professional setting?
6. The working hours for this position require flexibility, including weekends and public holidays. How do you feel about this requirement, and how would you manage your work-life balance?
7. Can you share an experience where you had to adapt quickly to a change in a work situation? What was the outcome?
8. What do you think are the most important emotional aspects of patient care, especially in an inpatient theatre?
9. How comfortable are you with performing technical tasks under the direction of a trained nurse? Can you describe a technical task you have performed in the past?
10. Describe a time when you encountered a medical emergency or high-pressure situation. How did you react, and what did you learn from that experience?
11. NHS Scotland emphasizes professional development. How do you approach learning new skills or enhancing your existing ones?
12. How do you contribute to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace? Can you provide an example of how you've supported diversity in your past roles?
13. Do you have any questions about the role, the team, or NHS Scotland that would help you decide if this position is right for you?
14. Can you tell us about yourself and why you are interested in this position within NHS Scotland's inpatient theatres?
15. What do you understand about the role of a Health Care Support Worker in an inpatient theatre setting?
16. Do you have any previous experience working in a hospital or healthcare environment? If yes, please elaborate on your role and responsibilities.
17. How do you handle conflicts or disagreements within a team? Can you give an example?
1. What specific skills do you possess that you believe make you suited for this role?
2. How do you prioritize your tasks when working in a busy environment, such as a theatre?
3. Describe how you would prepare a patient before a surgical procedure. What specific actions would you take to ensure their comfort and safety?
4. How would you respond to a patient who is anxious about their upcoming surgery?
5. This role requires working as part of a multidisciplinary team. Can you provide an example of a time you successfully collaborated with others in a professional setting?
6. The working hours for this position require flexibility, including weekends and public holidays. How do you feel about this requirement, and how would you manage your work-life balance?
7. Can you share an experience where you had to adapt quickly to a change in a work situation? What was the outcome?
8. What do you think are the most important emotional aspects of patient care, especially in an inpatient theatre?
9. How comfortable are you with performing technical tasks under the direction of a trained nurse? Can you describe a technical task you have performed in the past?
10. Describe a time when you encountered a medical emergency or high-pressure situation. How did you react, and what did you learn from that experience?
11. NHS Scotland emphasizes professional development. How do you approach learning new skills or enhancing your existing ones?
12. How do you contribute to creating an inclusive environment in the workplace? Can you provide an example of how you've supported diversity in your past roles?
13. Do you have any questions about the role, the team, or NHS Scotland that would help you decide if this position is right for you?
14. Can you tell us about yourself and why you are interested in this position within NHS Scotland's inpatient theatres?
15. What do you understand about the role of a Health Care Support Worker in an inpatient theatre setting?
16. Do you have any previous experience working in a hospital or healthcare environment? If yes, please elaborate on your role and responsibilities.
17. How do you handle conflicts or disagreements within a team? Can you give an example?
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