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 Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Neurosurgical & OMFS Theatre team as a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker within the Institute of Neurological Sciences at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This regional service provides specialist neurosurgical, neurology and oral and maxillofacial (OMFS) care across the West of Scotland. As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support registered nursing staff in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to patients with complex acute conditions. The successful candidate will demonstrate flexibility, compassion, strong teamwork skills and a commitment to continuous professional development. Previous healthcare experience within a surgical environment is essential. This post is subject to PVG Scheme Membership / Disclosure Scotland checks.
Candidates should be aware that sponsorship eligibility for some Health Care Support Worker roles will be affected by changes to UK immigration requirements from January 2027. Given the time required to complete recruitment, pre-employment checks and sponsorship processes,
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde cannot guarantee sponsorship for candidates who may require it to take up this post.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent Role
Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
36 Hours per week (Monday - Sunday, Late Nights/Weekends and On-Call when required)
Key Responsibilities
As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will provide direct patient care and practical support within the Neurosurgical & OMFS Theatre service, working alongside registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team. The role involves assisting patients with activities of daily living, monitoring and recording vital signs, supporting wound care and other delegated clinical procedures, maintaining accurate patient records, collecting specimens, preparing equipment and procedural areas, maintaining stock levels, and ensuring a safe and clean environment. You will be expected to recognise and report changes in patient condition, support patients and relatives with empathy and professionalism, participate in service improvement initiatives, and contribute to the effective day-to-day running of the department. The post holder will regularly work independently within agreed competencies, while seeking guidance from registered nursing staff when required.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Previous experience working within a healthcare or caring environment
- Ability to prioritise workload and work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Effective written, verbal, literacy and numeracy skills.
- Knowledge of basic patient care principles.
- Knowledge of clinical observations and recognising changes in patient condition.
- Understanding of healthcare policies, procedures and standard operating practices.
- Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy clinical environment.
- Completion of the Healthcare Support Worker Competency Profile within the required timeframe.
- SVQ qualification (or working towards one) is desirable.
- Evidence of ongoing personal and professional development.
- Willingness to undertake mandatory induction training and local competency programmes.
- Ability to develop additional clinical competencies relevant to the role.
- Basic IT and computer skills.
- Commitment to maintaining up-to-date knowledge and participating in continuing professional development.
What We Offer
We 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
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact
Rachel Ansari, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 201 2134, Rachel.Ansari@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates
This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.
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