Opportunity to work in one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, gaining valuable experience and exposure.
Collaboration with a dedicated team of Emergency Nurse Practitioners, enhancing teamwork and professional development.
Hands-on experience in providing emergency care and performing technical procedures like ECG recording, Venepuncture, and Cannulation.
Ability to work independently in a stand-alone Minor Injuries Unit, fostering a sense of responsibility and autonomy.
The role provides a chance to impact the lives of over 20,000 patients annually, making a significant difference in the community.
Flexible shift patterns (12.5 hour shifts) allow for better work-life balance, accommodating personal and family commitments.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for its Emergency Care Complex in Glasgow, primarily focused on providing care in a nurse-led Minor Injuries Unit (MIU). The successful candidate will join a team of Emergency Nurse Practitioners, delivering high-quality emergency care to patients aged five and over with minor injuries. The role requires the ability to perform technical aspects of patient care, such as ECG recording, venepuncture, and cannulation, although training will be provided for those not yet skilled in these areas.
The position involves working 12.5-hour shifts from 9 am to 9:30 pm, across a seven-day week, catering to a significant patient volume of over 20,000 annually. Previous experience in an Emergency Department or similar acute setting is preferred. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde fosters an inclusive work culture and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, including the Armed Forces community. The organisation is also transitioning to a reduced workweek starting April 2024, affecting existing and new part-time roles.
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 12.5 hour day shifts. 9am-9:30pm. 7 days per week.
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
The role of the stand-alone nurse led Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) is to provide emergency care to minor injury patients from age five and over. The department is staffed solely by Emergency Nurse Practitioners. The HCSW will work alongside this nurse led team to provide a high standard of care to this patient group.
You will competently perform the necessary technical, invasive and physical aspects of patient care. It is preferable that you are competent in extended roles (ECG recording, Venepuncture, Cannulation, as a minimum.) Although, training will also be provided. You will also be required to perform minor injuries treatments independently.
Applicants should preferably have previous experience of working in an Emergency Department or equivalent Acute experience.
The service is open 12 hours per day from 0900-2100, 365 days of the year.
Anyone of any age or condition may self-present. The unit provides a service for over 20,000 patients per year.
Informal Contact: Laura Ann Orr, Interim Lead 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.
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