Healthcare Support Worker - Older People and Stroke

Job description

About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non‐clinical professions and roles.Role As a Healthcare Support Worker within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate, person‐centred care to patients within our Older People and Stroke Rehabilitation & Assessment services. Working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team, you will assist registered nurses to ensure patients receive safe, effective and dignified care throughout their hospital journey.Duration, Location and Working Pattern Permanent – Royal Alexandra Hospital – 35.5 Hours (Shift Pattern – Monday‐Sunday). Salary is Pro Rata for part‐time hours.Responsibilities Assist patients with personal care, including hygiene, dressing and mobility needs.Support patients with nutritional and fluid intake as required or prescribed.Observe and report any changes in patient condition to the registered nurse.Assist with admission, transfer and discharge processes in line with procedures.Undertake basic clinical tasks such as urinalysis and specimen collection.Maintain accurate patient records, including charts and care documentation.Ensure clinical areas, equipment and supplies are clean, safe and well‐maintained.Qualifications Good standard of general education.Strong verbal communication skills with a caring and respectful approach.Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.Commitment to delivering high standards of patient care.Willingness to learn and develop within a clinical environment.Understanding of basic health and safety principles in a care setting.Ability to follow instructions and work under supervision within established procedures.Benefits A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays.Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits.Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme.Development opportunities including study bursaries, e‐learning and classroom‐based courses.Enhanced pay for working public holidays.NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services.Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies.Equal Opportunity Employer NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Paisley

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

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