Health Care Support Worker - Gynaecology
Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Location: Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 22.17
Department: Gynaecology

The Inpatient Gynaecology Department at the Royal Alexandra Hospital provides care for a wide range of patients, with a particular focus on surgical gynaecology. The ward also supports patients experiencing early pregnancy complications up to 12 weeks’ gestation, as well as individuals undergoing treatment for gynaecological cancers. The ward includes a dedicated Gynaecology Assessment Area, which receives emergency referrals from GPs and A&E, alongside selected return appointments for ongoing assessment and treatment.

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:

• Duration: Permanent contract.
• Location: Ward 32, Royal Alexandra Hospital, Paisley, PA2 9PN.
• Hours: 22.17 hours per week.
• Work pattern: 11.55-hour shifts, working days and nights on a rotational basis, Monday to Sunday.

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Key responsibilities:
You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team to deliver safe, compassionate and person-centred care. Your responsibilities will include providing basic patient care and supporting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), completing MUST assessments and contributing to nutritional care planning, and accurately maintaining fluid balance charts, food record charts and other active care documentation.

You will also support the team with administrative tasks and the use of NHS IT systems, participate in LearnPro modules and mandatory training, maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, and contribute to a clean, safe and supportive ward environment. This role is ideal for someone who is compassionate, motivated and eager to develop their skills within a busy and varied gynaecology setting.

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

• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and LearnPro modules.
• Understanding of the importance of infection prevention and control.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient care documentation, including fluid balance charts and food record charts.
• Awareness of nutritional care requirements, including MUST assessments.
• Ability to support patients with activities of daily living.
• Ability to use NHS IT systems and undertake administrative tasks.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A compassionate, motivated and person-centred approach to patient care.

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: Name: Rebekah Kilpatrick, Job title: Senior Charge Nurse, Telephone: 0141 314 7032, Email: Rebekah.kilpatrick@nhs.scot

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates (https://sway.cloud.microsoft/rGdd88aJk1LnzO6J)

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. 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. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.