Health Care Support Worker - Neurosurgery, Neurology & OMFS

Job details

• Job reference: 253499
• Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
• Job closing date: 14/07/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: Various
• Job posted date: 10/07/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Neurosurgery, Neurology & OMFS

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:

Are you a compassionate and motivated individual who is passionate about delivering high-quality patient care? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking for a dedicated Health Care Support Worker to join our multidisciplinary team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in supporting patients with a wide range of complex healthcare needs while working alongside skilled nursing and medical colleagues. This is a Regional service which covers the West of Scotland. You will contribute directly to providing safe, effective and person-centred care in a supportive environment where your development is encouraged. At NHSGGC, we are committed to investing in our people, offering excellent learning opportunities and the chance to make a real difference every day within one of the largest NHS organisations in the UK. You will demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to participate in service progression and growth. The ability to work effectively in a team is essential, as is previous healthcare experience within a surgical environment.

Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes.

All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

This post requires PVG scheme membership / Disclosure Scotland check as part of NHSGGC pre-employment checking for all appointed candidates prior to start date.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Queen Elizabeth University Hospital
• Monday to Sunday, early/late/nights/weekends & on
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours
• There are two full-time and 1 part-time shifts available

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality personal and clinical care to patients, supporting their physical and psychological wellbeing
• Assist patients with activities of daily living and promote dignity, independence and comfort
• Undertake clinical observations including monitoring and recording vital signs, reporting any changes in condition promptly
• Support nursing staff with delegated clinical duties including wound care, specimen collection and preparation of equipment
• Maintain accurate patient records and contribute to effective communication within the multidisciplinary team
• Ensure ward areas are well stocked, safe and organised while supporting the efficient use of resources and equipment
• Build positive relationships with patients, relatives and colleagues, delivering compassionate and professional care at all times

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

• Experience working within a caring environment, ideally within a healthcare setting
• Previous experience at Healthcare Support Worker Band 2 level or equivalent experience is desirable
• Completion of the HCSW Competency Profile or willingness and ability to achieve required competencies
• SVQ qualification in Health and Social Care or working towards achieving this qualification
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and use initiative when working independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with good literacy and numeracy abilities
• Knowledge of basic patient care, clinical observations, healthcare policies and safe working practices

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from individuals who are committed to delivering outstanding patient care and who share our values of care, compassion, dignity and respect.

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:Perioperative Coordinator, Sarah Brooks, sarah.brooks2@nhs.scot , 0141 451 8939

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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

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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.

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