Health Care Support Worker B3

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.

Health Care Support Worker - Band 3 Queen Elizabeth University Hospital & South-West Sector Sites

We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for dedicated and compassionate Band 3 Health Care Support Workers to join our dynamic team within the Diagnostic Imaging Departments at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The role also includes a cross-site rotation across other locations in the South-west Sector of NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, including Gartnavel General Hospital, Victoria Ambulatory Care Hospital, and the Institute of Neurological Sciences.

Responsibilities

As a Health Care Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in assisting Radiographers, medical, and nursing staff in delivering high-quality care to patients before, during, and after radiographic, fluoroscopic, CT, ultrasound, mammography, and MRI examinations. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing direct patient care and support throughout imaging procedures
• Assisting in the preparation and maintenance of imaging equipment
• Undertaking administrative duties as required
• Ensuring adherence to policies, procedures, and confidentiality standards
• Supporting the clinical team in delivering excellent patient outcomes
  
  

What We’re Looking For

Role

SVQ Level 3 in healthcare, or working towards it, or equivalent experience in a caring environment/role. While previous healthcare experience is desirable, it is not essential. We are looking for candidates with:

• A compassionate and patient-centred approach to care
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• An understanding of confidentiality and a commitment to following NHS procedures and guidelines
• The ability to undertake required training and development, including the NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde Health Care Support Worker Induction and in-house competencies
  
  

Other Requirements

• Membership of the PVG Scheme/Disclosure Scotland check is mandatory
• Ability to work flexibly as part of a 24-hour, 365-day service, with a full-time commitment of 37 hours per week
  
  

Further Information For additional information about this role, please contact our Site Superintendent Radiographer John Collins on: 0141 452 3567

Join us and contribute to delivering exceptional care in a vibrant, multidisciplinary environment!

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service is available on the Supporting Information document.

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