Medical Student Support Worker

Position Summary

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We are recruiting Medical Student Support Workers (20 posts) to join the team at University Hospital Crosshouse, working alongside medical teams, providing clinical support with venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs and other ward tasks.

• Provide clinical support with venepuncture, cannulation, ECGs and other ward tasks.
• Assist medical teams at University Hospital Crosshouse.
• Participate in a 3‑hour clinical skills lab (2 dates available) and a four‑week induction programme.

• Structured programme to develop procedural skills and advance medical career via a ‘learn and earn’ model.
• Upon successful completion of the induction programme, join the nurse bank and self‑roster shifts for up to 15 hours per week during term time.

• Attend a 3‑hour clinical skills lab (2 dates available).
• Complete a four‑week induction programme (6 hours per weekend for 4 weeks), paid at band 3 level.

Medical students in year 3‑5 of medical school or medical students undertaking intercalated degrees who are seeking a clinical post to enhance their university experience.