Senior Health Care Support worker – Hospital at Home

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:

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated health care support workers to join our developing Hospital at Home service for Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire. The role involves supporting frail patients experiencing acute changes, working within a multidisciplinary team (MDT), and delivering acutelevel care in the person’s home or homely environment

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) may be able to provide visa sponsorship for certain roles, subject to the post meeting the relevant eligibility criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and will be determined on a case\-by\-case basis following interview and during the pre\-employment verification process. Applicants must state their current right to work in their application.

Please see below for more details:

Skilled Worker visa and Health and Care Worker visa

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Base location: Royal Alexandra Hospital


• Various hours available, Permanent


• Work delivered across Renfrewshire HSCP and parts of East Renfrewshire.


• Shift pattern: 7 days a week, 8 am8 pm., including public holidays

• Supporting admission of frail patients to the Hospital at Home virtual ward.


• Delivering acutelevel interventions in the patient’s home or homely environment.


• Working under the direction and supervision of the registered MDT.


• Collaborating closely with acute teams, including ED, MAU, AMU, and the Older Adults Assessment Unit.


• Contributing to safe, highquality care and supporting patient flow. Learn more about MDT responsibilities or acute care at home.

• Relevant experience in community or acute settings is required.


• Understanding of frailty pathways and acute care delivery in nonhospital environments is beneficial.


• Opportunity for further development as the service grows. If you want, I can help outline training requirements or skills development next.


• Drivers licence is essential

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

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact:

Emma Cummings, Service manager \- Emma.cummings2@ggc.scot \- 07977691689

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

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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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