Healthcare Support Worker - Emergency Care Complex

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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 service is open 12 hours per day from  (with shifts ), 365 days of the year.

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.

Anyone of any age or condition may self‑present. The unit provides a service for over 20,000 patients per year.

The role of the stand‑alone nurse led Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) is to provide emergency care to minor injury patients from age five and over. The department is staffed solely by Emergency Nurse Practitioners. The HCSW will work alongside this nurse led team to provide a high standard of care to this patient group. We are included in the North sector Emergency Care Complex, incorporating the Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the Gatehouse Minor Injury Unit.

You will competently perform the necessary technical, invasive and physical aspects of patient care. It is preferable that you are competent in extended roles (ECG recording, Venepuncture, Cannulation, as a minimum.) Although, training will also be provided. You will also be required to perform minor injuries treatments independently. Applicants should preferably have previous experience of working in an Emergency Department or equivalent Acute experience.

Informal contact:
Laura Ann Orr, LSCN (Interim), On 0141 355 1544 or email Lauraann.

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NHSGGC‑NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

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