Health Care Support Worker – NHS Scotland with COS
Health Care Support Worker jobs in the UK (2026) available with NHS Scotland COS sponsorship opportunities. Join the Royal Hospital for Children.
About NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC)
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the major health boards in the UK and employs almost 40,000 personnel across a wide range of clinical and non‑clinical professions. It provides acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
Role Overview
An opportunity for a Senior Health Care Support Worker within the Cardiology Ward at the Royal Hospital for Children.
We are searching for a passionate, highly motivated, dynamic and personable person with good communication and interpersonal skills who is willing to undertake continual development.
All roles will be considered for sponsorship eligibility against current Home Office regulations. Only once these have been satisfied may NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Working Hours
This is a part‑time role for 34.5 hours.
7 days rotating day shifts and night shifts are your working hours.
This role will be based at the Royal Hospital for Children.
Compensation is pro‑rata for part‑time hours.
Work in unit 1E, a 14‑betted inpatient unit offering national cardiology treatment for children and young people across Scotland.
Qualifications and Experience
- SVQ Level 3 or equivalent award
- Basic reading, writing, and maths
- Past experience working with children
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills
Training Provided
- Vital signs recording
- Care of pressure areas
- Nasogastric feeding
- Feeding through a gastrostomy
- Handling by hand
Benefits
- 27 days annual leave plus public holidays, rising with tenure of service
- Life insurance benefits for members of the NHS Pension Scheme
- Salary sacrifice car benefit scheme
- Development possibilities including study bursaries, e‑learning and classroom‑based courses
- Additional remuneration for employment on public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential advice and support for employees, including counselling and psychological therapy
Equal Opportunity
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is committed to encouraging applications from all communities and promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.
We welcome applicants from the Armed Forces Community and are a Forces Friendly Employer in line with the Armed Forces Covenant.
Contact
For a casual chat, contact Louise Bell – Senior Charge Nurse on 0141 452 4446 or through Louise.bell8@nhs.scot.
Please submit your application through the NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde recruitment portal.
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