Nursing Auxilliary –Paediatric Intensive Care

Job details

• Job reference: 249010
• Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
• Job closing date: 07/06/2026
• Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
• Location: Royal Hospital for Children
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Job posted date: 28/05/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: PICU – Ward 1D

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:

Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Nursing Auxiliary within our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and become part of a compassionate, highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional care to children and their families. Working within one of the UK’s largest NHS organisations, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patient care in a fast-paced, specialist environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day while developing your skills within a supportive and forward-thinking service. You’ll be at the heart of a team that values kindness, dignity and family-centred care. NHSGGC offers a culture where your contribution is recognised, your development is encouraged, and your wellbeing matters. If you are motivated, caring and committed to high standards, we would love to hear from you

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.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Duration: Permanent

Location: Royal Hospital for Children

Hours: Full Time (36 Hours)

Working Pattern: 0730-2000, 1930-0800

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver and support high quality patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse
• Assist with personal care including hygiene, feeding and comfort of patients
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-organised ward environment at all times
• Monitor patients and report any physical or psychological changes promptly
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Support stock control, equipment use and general housekeeping duties within the unit
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to all organisational policies and procedures

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

• Experience or familiarity with working in a healthcare or hospital environment
• Knowledge of health and safety, infection control and moving and handling practices
• Awareness of hospital-acquired infection prevention and environmental cleanliness standards
• Ability to use basic IT systems and maintain accurate records
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a caring and empathetic approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy and demanding environment
• Flexible approach to working hours with a willingness to learn and develop

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:Nikki Spence, Senior Charge Nurse on Nikki.spence@nhs.scot or call on 0141 452 4847 / 4848

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.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

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.

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:

Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Nursing Auxiliary within our Paediatric Intensive Care Unit and become part of a compassionate, highly skilled multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional care to children and their families. Working within one of the UK’s largest NHS organisations, you’ll play a vital role in supporting patient care in a fast-paced, specialist environment. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference every day while developing your skills within a supportive and forward-thinking service. You’ll be at the heart of a team that values kindness, dignity and family-centred care. NHSGGC offers a culture where your contribution is recognised, your development is encouraged, and your wellbeing matters. If you are motivated, caring and committed to high standards, we would love to hear from you

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.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Duration: Permanent

Location: Royal Hospital for Children

Hours: Full Time (36 Hours)

Working Pattern: 0730-2000, 1930-0800

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver and support high quality patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse
• Assist with personal care including hygiene, feeding and comfort of patients
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-organised ward environment at all times
• Monitor patients and report any physical or psychological changes promptly
• Communicate effectively with patients, families and the wider multidisciplinary team
• Support stock control, equipment use and general housekeeping duties within the unit
• Maintain accurate records and adhere to all organisational policies and procedures

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

• Experience or familiarity with working in a healthcare or hospital environment
• Knowledge of health and safety, infection control and moving and handling practices
• Awareness of hospital-acquired infection prevention and environmental cleanliness standards
• Ability to use basic IT systems and maintain accurate records
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a caring and empathetic approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy and demanding environment
• Flexible approach to working hours with a willingness to learn and develop

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:Nikki Spence, Senior Charge Nurse on Nikki.spence@nhs.scot or call on 0141 452 4847 / 4848

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.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

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.