Health Care Support Worker - Gynaecology
Job reference: 263794
Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date: 06/11/2026
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
Department: Gynaecology

The role:
The department is Gynaecology. We are predominantly a surgical ward. We look after pregnant patients up to 12 weeks gestation with various issues as well as oncology patients.

The ward has a mini emergency dept within it. We see emergencies from GP/A&E plus provide some return appointments through this service also.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Location based in Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Full-time position (36 hours per week)
• Permanent Contract
• Shift pattern for this post are Days/nights

Key responsibilities:

• Basic patient care, helping with daily ADLs.
• Catheter care and venflon management.
• Venepuncture,
• Observations and NEWS recording,
• MUST scoring,
• Active care/fluid balance/food record charts,
• Admin and IT systems
• Learnpro and Infection control measures.

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

• Experience in a band 2 Health Care Assistant Post.
• Accurate keyboard and data entry.
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, without supervision, in a busy environment.
• Ability to work on own initiative in a proactive manner.
• Effective written and verbal communication, literary and numeracy skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and a willingness to learn.
• A basic awareness of the importance of good hygiene.
• Ability to use IT systems.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Ability to fulfil all requirements of the job description.

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?
For an informal discussion, please contact Fiona Proctor, SCN, 0141 201 2243 or email Fiona.proctor@nhs.scot.

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

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

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 and is committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion. By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer.