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.
3 x permanent post, 37hrs x3 plus 0.17wte hours, will accept part time hours
An opportunity has arisen for Band 3’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.
Experience within ACUTE Hospital setting, Venepuncture, Cannulation, NEWS monitoring would be preferred, although training will be provided by our Practise Educators.
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
Informal Contact : Fiona Cowan, 01475 504533, Fiona.cowan2@nhs.scot
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