Senior Health Care Support Worker – Cardiology Ward (Royal Hospital for Children)
There is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Health Care Support Worker within the Cardiology Ward at the Royal Hospital for Children.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
- Part‑time role for 34.5 hours per week
- Hours will be worked rotationally – dayshifts and nightshifts over 7 days
- Post based at the Royal Hospital for Children
- Salary is pro‑rata for part‑time hours
Key Responsibilities
Work within Ward 1E, a 14‑beded inpatient ward providing national cardiology care for children and young people across Scotland, supporting the multidisciplinary team in delivering high‑quality patient care.
Qualifications and Experience
- SVQ Level 3 or equivalent
- Basic literacy and numeracy
- Previous child care experience
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
- Willingness to undertake training and become competent within 6 months in:
- Recording Vital Signs
- Pressure Area Care
- Nasogastric Feeding
- Gastrostomy Feeding
- Moving and Handling
Benefits
- 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 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
EEO Statement
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.
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