Healthcare Support Worker-liver Service/gastro Day - Glasgow, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland

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Glasgow, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

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.

Acute Directorate

Liver Service, Walton Liver Unit

Glasgow Royal Infirmary

Band 3 Health Care Support Worker

37.5 hours per week

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time band 3 HCSW to work within the liver 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

The post holder will be educated to standard grade level or have equivalent level of experience and possess excellent communication, team-working and time management skills.

It is desirable you have a SVQ qualification or working towards and essential you have venepuncture and cannulation skills.

The clinic area cares for patients receiving a variety of liver and gastroenterology treatments at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

The shift pattern is over 5 days Mon-Fri /37.5hrs wk.

Informal Contact:
Amanda Sharp, Senior Charge Nurse on