Job Overview
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is recruiting a Healthcare Support Worker for its Emergency Care Complex in the North sector, covering Glasgow Royal Infirmary and the Gatehouse Minor Injury Unit.
The unit is a stand-alone, nurse-led Minor Injuries Unit seeing more than 20,000 patients a year, open 12 hours a day (09:00 to 21:00), 365 days a year, treating minor injuries in patients aged five and over.
The support worker will work alongside Emergency Nurse Practitioners, carrying out the technical, invasive and physical aspects of patient care, including minor-injury treatments delivered independently.
Competence in extended roles such as ECG recording, venepuncture and cannulation is preferred, although training will be provided for the right candidate.
Applicants should preferably have previous experience of working in an Emergency Department or an equivalent acute care setting.
Salary is pro rata for part-time hours, and the post may close early if a high volume of applications is received.
Informal enquiries are welcomed to Laura Ann Orr on 0141 355 1544.
The role sits within one of the UK's busiest and largest healthcare systems, employing around 40,000 staff across hospital, primary, community and mental health services.
Right-to-work status must be clearly stated in the application, and applicants must complete the full application form to be considered.
Original company posting: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=236696