Health Care Support Worker - Older People and Stroke Services North B2

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 The Healthcare Support Worker provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patients and contribute to high-quality care. Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes. All other 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: Permanent, full-time - 36 hours per week Shift pattern - Monday - Sunday day & night shift rotation - 11.5-hour shifts Base location - Stobhill Hospital Key Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in practice development programmes.
• Fulfil the requirements outlined within the Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker job description.
• Maintain effective verbal and written communication in the delivery of care. Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
• Caring and compassionate approach to patient care.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues from different disciplines.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Essential literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to undertake practice development and training programmes.
• Capacity to meet all requirements of the Band 2 job description. 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? For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact Helena Connolly, senior charge nurse - Helena.connolly2@nhs.scot - 0141 355 1746/1744 Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.
• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It's fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don't let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements. Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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. 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. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the in the first instance.