Health Care Support Worker - Adult Services

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Job 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.

The shift pattern for this position is Mon – Fri 8.30 – 8pm flexible. (Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

Sandyford Sexual Health Service is a sexual, reproductive and emotional health service for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, hosted by Glasgow City HSCP. The service also provides specialist services for complex procedures and specific population groups. Many of the specialist services are provided on a regional or national basis.

Sandyford has a lead role across the NHS Board area in relation to meeting key national outcomes particularly in relation to the prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies. Whilst the service is available to all, it has a particular focus on vulnerable clients and those at higher risk of negative sexual health outcomes for example Men who have Sex with Men (MSM), Young People and those who have experienced sexual violence.

The post holder will support the sexual health nursing and medical staff to provide high quality care in an efficient clinical environment and will be required to work in all departments within Sandyford Services, i.e. Sexual and Reproductive Health, Community Clinics or specialist areas including Gynaecology and Termination of Pregnancy and Referral Service. They will be accountable to the registered nurse and will be required to work within the scope and standards of practice for Healthcare support workers within the Sandyford services.

The post holder will hold record of achievement of education and training to Level 7 of the Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework eg: SVQ, modern apprenticeship, higher national certificate relating to science or healthcare or where formal qualification does not exist will be able to demonstrate relevant transferrable, knowledge, skills and competence.

Informal contact: Karen Maclaren, Nurse Team Lead, [e-mail]

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

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