Advert details
Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date: 15/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Lightburn Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 2 x 18 Hours
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department: Older People & Stroke Services

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The role
We are looking for a Healthcare Support Worker to join our multidisciplinary Medicine for the Elderly team, supporting older adults undergoing rehabilitation and recovery. Working under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, you will assist in delivering high-quality patient care, therapeutic activities, and rehabilitation programmes that promote independence, wellbeing and quality of life. You will also contribute to maintaining a safe, clean and supportive ward environment.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern
2 x Permanent Part-Time Roles working 18 hours
Lightburn Hospital
Working 3 x 6 Hour shifts per week, Monday to Sunday (Daytime Hours)

Key responsibilities
As part of the multidisciplinary team, you will support patients with activities of daily living and assist Registered Nurses and other healthcare professionals in delivering person-centred care. You will help plan, implement and evaluate social, leisure and therapeutic activities on both a one-to-one and group basis, encouraging patients to maintain existing hobbies and interests as part of their rehabilitation. The role includes supporting patients with mobility and personal care needs, including moving and handling, use of wheelchairs and hoists, assistance with toileting and support during mealtimes. You will contribute to ward housekeeping, stock control and infection prevention measures while ensuring patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. You will also work collaboratively with patients, carers, relatives and colleagues to promote a positive patient experience and high standards of care.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job

• Ability to fulfil the requirements of the Healthcare Support Worker role, including completion of the HCSW Programme.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively within a busy clinical environment.
• Ability to support and encourage patients to maintain pre-existing hobbies, interests and rehabilitation goals.
• Completion of the HCSW Workbook as part of induction.
• Completion of mandatory LearnPro training.
• Completion of Moving and Handling training.
• Understanding of infection prevention and control practices.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, development and personal career progression.

What we offer
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• 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

Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact: Janet Duncan, SCN Admin Support, 0141 211 1565, Janet.Duncan@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various”, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process. 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. For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.