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Opportunity to work in a large and diverse healthcare system, gaining experience in various clinical settings.
Part-time permanent position with a flexible rotational shift pattern, allowing for a work-life balance.
Chance to make a meaningful impact in patient care within a supportive multidisciplinary team.
Development opportunities through compliance with mandatory induction standards and access to further training.
Engagement in patient-centred care within a dynamic Acute Medicine Receiving Unit, enhancing skills in acute care.
Commitment to inclusion and diversity within the workplace, encouraging applications from all community sections.
The NHS Scotland is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for the Acute Medicine Receiving Unit (AMRU) in Glasgow, offering a permanent part-time position of 22.7 hours per week with rotational shifts. You will play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while working collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams under the supervision of a registered nurse. Candidates should demonstrate excellent communication skills, a caring and professional demeanor, and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments. Preferred qualifications include experience in healthcare settings and skills such as venepuncture, wound care, and blood glucose recording.
The role demands a commitment to patient care and adherence to the Mandatory Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. NHS Scotland encourages diverse applications and aims to promote inclusion across its workforce. The organisation is transitioning to a reduced full-time workweek from 37.5 to 37 hours, which will also impact part-time staff proportionally. Interested candidates should apply quickly, as the position may close early due to high application volumes.
The role demands a commitment to patient care and adherence to the Mandatory Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. NHS Scotland encourages diverse applications and aims to promote inclusion across its workforce. The organisation is transitioning to a reduced full-time workweek from 37.5 to 37 hours, which will also impact part-time staff proportionally. Interested candidates should apply quickly, as the position may close early due to high application volumes.
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.
This is a permanent, part-time position of 22.7 hours per week, with a rotational shift pattern.
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
Are you looking for the next step in your healthcare career? Do you want to develop, work with people and really make a difference? Could this be the opportunity for you ?
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will be working at the heart of our multidisciplinary teams delivering high quality, patient-centred care. You will be supervised and report to an Registered Nurse. This will require you to be able to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals, both verbally and in writing, to share our commitment to maintaining high standards in everything we do, and to demonstrate that you can work effectively within a team that behaves in accordance with our vision and values.
We are seeking to recruit an individual who is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and take pride in what they do. A caring, professional manner and excellent communication skills are essential. You must work well in a high pressure environment and have the ability to adapt to challenging situations.
The post will be based in Acute Medicine Receiving Unit which is a 68 bedded unit that supports a 24-72 hour patient journey. This area provides inpatient care which is patient-centred and aims to maximise each patient’s potential for recovery, supported by an excellent Multi Disciplinary Team.
We are looking for an innovative individual with experience working within a healthcare setting preferably with acute care experience. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to demonstrate a caring attitude. Essential requirements would be venepuncture/cannulation / blood glucose recording / wound care.
Induction Standards & Code of Conduct
Your performance must comply with the national "Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers 2009" and the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
For more information, please contact: Christie Blair, SCN, ,
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- 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, recognisingmilitary 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.
This is a permanent, part-time position of 22.7 hours per week, with a rotational shift pattern.
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
Are you looking for the next step in your healthcare career? Do you want to develop, work with people and really make a difference? Could this be the opportunity for you ?
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will be working at the heart of our multidisciplinary teams delivering high quality, patient-centred care. You will be supervised and report to an Registered Nurse. This will require you to be able to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals, both verbally and in writing, to share our commitment to maintaining high standards in everything we do, and to demonstrate that you can work effectively within a team that behaves in accordance with our vision and values.
We are seeking to recruit an individual who is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and take pride in what they do. A caring, professional manner and excellent communication skills are essential. You must work well in a high pressure environment and have the ability to adapt to challenging situations.
The post will be based in Acute Medicine Receiving Unit which is a 68 bedded unit that supports a 24-72 hour patient journey. This area provides inpatient care which is patient-centred and aims to maximise each patient’s potential for recovery, supported by an excellent Multi Disciplinary Team.
We are looking for an innovative individual with experience working within a healthcare setting preferably with acute care experience. Good interpersonal and communication skills are essential, as is the ability to demonstrate a caring attitude. Essential requirements would be venepuncture/cannulation / blood glucose recording / wound care.
Induction Standards & Code of Conduct
Your performance must comply with the national "Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers 2009" and the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
For more information, please contact: Christie Blair, SCN, ,
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- 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, recognisingmilitary 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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