NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
An opportunity has arisen for Band 2’s Health Care Support Workers within our Orthopaedic Elective/Trauma wards in RAH, Clyde.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated HCSW with effective communication skills to join our friendly team. In return we offer on-going learning opportunities to support your learning and development.
You will be required to assist us in delivering a high standard of nursing care to a cohort group of Orthopaedic patient’s for pre and post -operative scheduled surgery. These posts require candidates with problem solving skills and good listening skills and a compassionate nature. Evidence of Orthopaedic experience would be advantageous or any care setting.
We support a multi-disciplinary approach which includes nursing staff, consultants, and extended scope practitioners.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
There are permanent full-time and part-time positions available. 8 x 36hrs, 1 x 30.24hrs, although other part-time options will be considered.
Roles are based in Clyde Orthopaedics, RAH, Paisley. PA2 9PT.
The shift pattern is rotational.
Key responsibilities:
- Assists with the nursing care of the patient under the supervision of a trained nurse. This will include all basic care including the reception, admission, transfer and
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discharge of the patient according to procedure.
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Ensure patients receive the care and assistance required/prescribed with fluid and nutritional intake.
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Observes and reports any change in the condition of the patient and communicates this verbally to the nurse in charge.
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Assists the patient unable to self care with personal hygiene and dressing, adhering to all manual handling procedures and policies.
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Carries out and assists with minor investigatory procedures eg : Urinalysis, Faecal Occult Blood testing and Urine collections as required. Reports all findings to the trained nurse.
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Participates and assists in the updating and completion of accurate patient documentation as necessary eg: fluid charts, PUDRA charts and also files documents appropriately when required.
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Is responsible for the cleaning and tidying of clinical areas, equipment and storage cupboards, excluding cupboards for the storage of controlled drugs and medicines and reports any defects and areas of concern to the nurse in charge.
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Maintains stock of adequate supplies of central and clinical stores excluding medicines.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Training and/or qualification(s) required:
No formal qualification required
Good standard of education
Good verbal communication
Good team worker
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Suzanne Hill, Yvonne Fleming, Jocelyn McLaughlin, Angela Shannon, Senior Charge Nurses, 0141 314 7021, 0141 314 7022, 0141 314 7023, [email protected], [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.
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