Health Care Support Worker - Theatres Glasgow, Scotland
Job description
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Band 3 post Theatres/Recovery, Royal Hospital for children
The Royal Hospital for Children, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, are delighted to advertise a band 3 Health Care Support Worker role within the perioperative department as part of the theatre and recovery team. The successful candidate would be expected to cover a variety of shifts including early, late, nightshift and weekends. The post is full-time, offering 37.5 hours per week. The suite of 11 theatres encompasses a variety of specialties, inclusive of trauma, orthopaedics, neurology, cardiac, ENT, general and urology, with some patients having multiple complex conditions. The role comprises being part of the multi-disciplinary theatre or recovery team, delivering compassionate person-centred care to children undergoing surgery, support to their families/carers, using technical skills with regards to equipment and maintaining a safe, clean environment for all patients and staff. The ideal candidate would evidence excellent communication, a caring attitude, be adaptable and flexible and have a desire to learn new skills. Experience of working within healthcare or with children is preferred but not essential. The post might appeal to someone who is considering a role within a busy and dynamic, family-focussed setting. An induction programme is offered with on-the job training.
For any enquiries please contact the theatre co-ordinator on: 0141 452 4383/4380
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
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