The role:
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle are essential for this role.
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.
Are you passionate about delivering high-quality care within local communities and supporting people to live well in their own homes? NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is looking for a compassionate and motivated Community Health Care Assistant to join our community nursing team. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to work closely with patients, carers and multidisciplinary colleagues, providing essential healthcare support across a variety of community settings. You will play a vital role in improving patient outcomes, promoting independence and delivering person-centred care. As one of the UK’s largest NHS organisations, NHSGGC is committed to staff development, wellbeing and providing excellent opportunities for career progression.
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:
- Full Time, Permanent
- You will be based at Eastwood Health & Care Centre
- Working Pattern: 5 days over 7
Key responsibilities:
- Deliver a range of delegated clinical interventions for patients within their own homes and community clinics
- Undertake duties such as phlebotomy, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation recording and specimen collection
- Monitor patient wellbeing, recognise changes in condition and escalate concerns appropriately to registered healthcare professionals
- Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality is upheld at all times
- Work collaboratively with GPs, community nursing teams and wider health and social care professionals to support coordinated care
- Support patients, families and carers to promote independence, health and wellbeing
- Participate in training, service development activities, audits and team meetings to support continuous improvement
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent relevant experience within a healthcare setting
- Experience of working directly with patients and providing person-centred care
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships
- Knowledge of patient confidentiality, record keeping and professional standards within healthcare environments
- Ability to prioritise workload, use initiative and recognise when to seek support or escalade concerns
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across community locations as required
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
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.
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