Health Care Support Worker- Plastic Surgery-B3 inGlasgow inGlasgow PUBLISHED 23 JUN 2024

Provide, through NHS GGC policies, a safe environment for the treatment of patients and protection of staff.
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.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 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.

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).

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application as soon as possible.

The shift pattern is 12, 6 and 7.5 hour shifts including nights and public holidays (30 hours).

(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

Based in the busy Plastic Surgery Ward 18 beds, candidates should have experience of working within Acute Health Care Service.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team the post holder will provide care to patients in support of the trained Nurse and will regularly work unsupervised.

  • Provide practical support to the unit adhering to standards set at local level.
  • Competently perform the necessary technical/invasive/physical aspects of care for this defined patient group.
  • Ensure the effective delivery of nursing care is provided to patients and that an acceptable standard is maintained
  • Provide, through NHS GGC policies, a safe environment for the treatment of patients and protection of staff
  • Participate in Practice Development Programmes as required.

Informal Contact: Catherine Herbert,

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.

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.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 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.

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).

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application as soon as possible.

The shift pattern is 12, 6 and 7.5 hour shifts including nights and public holidays (30 hours).

(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

Based in the busy Plastic Surgery Ward 18 beds, candidates should have experience of working within Acute Health Care Service.

As part of a multi-disciplinary team the post holder will provide care to patients in support of the trained Nurse and will regularly work unsupervised.

  • Provide practical support to the unit adhering to standards set at local level.
  • Competently perform the necessary technical/invasive/physical aspects of care for this defined patient group.
  • Ensure the effective delivery of nursing care is provided to patients and that an acceptable standard is maintained
  • Provide, through NHS GGC policies, a safe environment for the treatment of patients and protection of staff
  • Participate in Practice Development Programmes as required.

Informal Contact: Catherine Herbert,

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.

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.


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