Health Care Support Worker - General Outpatients Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
1 x 30 Hour Posts - Monday - Saturday
Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately
We are currently seeking to recruit a Health Care Support Worker to join our Outpatient Service. Outpatients is a dynamic, diverse environment and plays an important role in the delivery of patient care across the NHS Board area. You must demonstrate a commitment to supporting the ongoing development of the service. You will have experience working within a health caring environment/role and the ability to work under pressure to deliver safe and effective care. Candidates must be able to contribute to the effective management of resources including supplies & equipment. Share responsibility for key aspects of housekeeping, stock control & participate in Health & safety audits within the department.
Effective written and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team are essential. Ability to undertake, record and report patient physical observations and have the ability to observe changes in patient’s physical/psychological health. Ability to perform a range of tests eg urinalysis, blood pressure, Pregnancy testing, Bladder scanning, blood glucose monitoring and wound observation.
An SVQ 2 in Healthcare or working towards and IT skills are essential as responsibility to input patient information into electronic records is required.
There may be a requirement to work flexibly to support the service and, if necessary, you will be expected to engage in multi-site working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in order to ensure the provision of the service. This post requires PVG Scheme Membership/Disclosure Scotland Check.
The hours are worked; Mon-Sat
Informal Contact
Lorna Halliday
Senior Charge Nurse
[email protected]
0141 355 1241
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Pack
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