Meaningful Impact, Work directly with older adults and stroke patients, making a significant difference in their quality of life and promoting their well-being.
Supportive Environment, Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and receive supervision and guidance from Registered Nurses, enhancing professional growth.
Strong Job Security, As part of NHS Scotland, benefit from stable employment within one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK.
Diverse Workforce, Be part of an inclusive organization that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for applicants from all sections of the community.
Development Opportunities, Access to practice development programs that encourage ongoing education and skill enhancement, vital for career progression.
Community Focus, Serve a wide population within Glasgow, understanding and addressing the specific healthcare needs of older individuals and stroke survivors.
Forces Friendly Employer, Recognition and value for military skills, making it an appealing option for candidates from the Armed Forces community.
Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Health Care Support Worker specialising in Older People and Stroke Care, and make a genuine difference in the lives of those who need it most. As part of one of the UK’s largest healthcare systems, you’ll support a diverse community of over 1.15 million people, working closely alongside compassionate professionals in a nurturing environment. If you have a caring spirit and thrive in a team setting, this is your chance to shine.
We’re looking for dedicated individuals who possess strong verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to embrace ongoing development and training. Your role will involve delivering essential direct patient care under the guidance of a Registered Nurse, making every day rewarding and fulfilling. If you're ready to take a vital step in your career and be part of a supportive, inclusive workforce, we’d love to hear from you. Come visit our unit and see for yourself! For a friendly chat, contact Gillian Ormiston at 0141 211 1554 or email Gillian.Ormiston@nhs.scot. Together, let’s inspire hope and care in our community.
Meaningful Impact, Work directly with older adults and stroke patients, making a significant difference in their quality of life and promoting their well-being.
Supportive Environment, Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and receive supervision and guidance from Registered Nurses, enhancing professional growth.
Strong Job Security, As part of NHS Scotland, benefit from stable employment within one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK.
Diverse Workforce, Be part of an inclusive organization that values diversity and promotes equal opportunities for applicants from all sections of the community.
Development Opportunities, Access to practice development programs that encourage ongoing education and skill enhancement, vital for career progression.
Community Focus, Serve a wide population within Glasgow, understanding and addressing the specific healthcare needs of older individuals and stroke survivors.
Forces Friendly Employer, Recognition and value for military skills, making it an appealing option for candidates from the Armed Forces community.
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 Healthcare Support Worker carries out direct patient care in support of and supervised by a Registered Nurse. Applicants must have a caring disposition and the ability to work with others as part of a multidisciplinary team. Good verbal and written communication skills and literacy and numeracy skills are essential. Applicants must have the ability to fulfil the requirements of the Band 2 job description including undertaking practice development programmes.
Please get in touch and come to see the unit. We look forward to hearing you.
Informal Contact: Gillian Ormiston, Senior Charge Nurse on /1552 or
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
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.
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