Health Care Support Worker - Neurosurgery, Neurology & OMFS

The Role

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking for a dedicated Health Care Support Worker to join our multidisciplinary team. This role supports patients with a wide range of complex healthcare needs while working alongside skilled nursing and medical colleagues in the West of Scotland. You will contribute directly to providing safe, effective and person‑centred care in a supportive environment where your development is encouraged.

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Monday to Sunday, early/late/nights/weekends & on
• Part‑time salary reported pro rata
• Two full‑time and one part‑time shift available

• Deliver high‑quality personal and clinical care to patients, supporting their physical and psychological wellbeing.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and promote dignity, independence and comfort.
• Undertake clinical observations including monitoring and recording vital signs, reporting any changes in condition promptly.
• Support nursing staff with delegated clinical duties including wound care, specimen collection and preparation of equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to effective communication within the multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure ward areas are well stocked, safe and organised while supporting the efficient use of resources and equipment.
• Build positive relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues, delivering compassionate and professional care at all times.

• Experience working within a caring environment, ideally within a healthcare setting.
• Previous experience at Healthcare Support Worker Band 2 level or equivalent experience is desirable.
• Completion of the HCSW Competency Profile or willingness and ability to achieve required competencies.
• SVQ qualification in Health and Social Care or working towards achieving this qualification.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and use initiative when working independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with good literacy and numeracy abilities.
• Knowledge of basic patient care, clinical observations, healthcare policies and safe working practices.

• 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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. We are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde welcomes applications from the Armed Forces Community and recognises military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.