Health Care Support Worker - In Patient Theatre

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.The RoleWe are looking for an enthusiastic Health Care Support Worker, band 3 to join our team within the inpatient theatre. The unit consists of 6 operating theatres and a recovery room. The unit provides peri‐op care for patients undergoing a range of surgical procedures, including General Surgery, elective Orthopaedics, ophthalmology and cardiology. You will be required to demonstrate flexibility by working within a service which currently runs over a 7‐day week. You will also be expected, where necessary, to engage in multi‐site working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde to meet the needs of the service. All roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern

This is a full‐time, permanent role (36)

You will be based at Inverclyde Royal Hospital

You will be working these hours over 7 days

Key ResponsibilitiesAs part of the multidisciplinary team, you will provide care to patients before, during and after surgical procedures in support of the trained nurse. You will be required to perform physical, technical and emotional aspects of patient care in an efficient, effective and responsible manner, in a busy acute environment.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

No formal qualification required for this post. Completion of in‐house training programme

Effective written and verbal communication, literacy, numeracy and IT skills are desirable

A demonstration of caring and compassionate attributes

Ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team

Understands and complies with HCSW mandatory induction standards and code of conduct

Previous experience of working within a hospital environment is an advantage

What We OfferWe offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities. As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

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

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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recognises the importance of work‐life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full‐time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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

London

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