Health Care Support Worker - General Surgery

Job description

Position TitleHealth Care Support Worker – Band 3

Location and Working Pattern

Permanent position, 36 hours per week.

Shift pattern: rotational, mixture of early/late and 12‐hour shifts.

Based at Glasgow Royal Infirmary.

Responsibilities

Assist registered nurses and clinical team in the care of patients undergoing elective surgical procedures.

Support admission, transfer and discharge processes in line with procedures.

Monitor and record vital signs, reporting changes or concerns promptly.

Assist with basic wound care, dressing application, and minor procedures such as urinalysis and specimen collection.

Provide personal care support including hygiene, nutrition, hydration and safe patient repositioning.

Maintain a clean, safe and well‐stocked clinical environment, reporting faults and concerns.

Contribute to accurate patient documentation and ensure compliance with Health and Safety policies, including infection control, COSHH, fire safety, and manual handling.

Qualifications and Experience

SVQ Level 2 or willing to achieve within first year of employment.

Relevant experience in a caring environment.

Completion of mandatory induction standards for Health Care Support Workers in Scotland.

Compliance with the Code of Conduct throughout employment.

Training and DevelopmentAccess to training opportunities to advance skills within the ward setting, supported by experienced team members.

Benefits

Minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.

Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance.

Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.

Study bursaries, e‐learning and classroom courses.

Enhanced pay for public holiday work.

NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.

Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.

Flexible WorkingWork‐life balance is a priority. Flexible working arrangements are available where service needs allow, including part‐time options for roles listed as various . Flexible working will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Equal OpportunitiesNHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community, demonstrating a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. We support a Forces Friendly Employer through the Armed Forces Covenant.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English