Health Care Support Worker - Theatres

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 to recruit highly motivated and enthusiastic Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our dynamic team at Pre-Assessment Unit within the South Sector. We have been serving and sustained well established Pre Assessment service for our elective surgery patients. We constantly strive to provide great and safe care for our patients. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of working in surgical or medical units with advanced skills like phlebotomy, performing 12 leads ECG etc. Successful applicant will have opportunities to develop their skills further and join our dynamic, indulgent, and amiable team Duration, Location, and Working Pattern: This is a permanent, full-time post of 36 hours per week The role is based at New Victoria Hospital, G42 9LL The shift pattern is Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00 Key Responsibilities Please see attached Job Description, at the bottom of this advert. Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job: Caring disposition preferably with experience working in a caring environment/role. Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team. Effective written and verbal communication skills/literacy/ numeracy skills Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment. Ability to fulfil the requirement of the job description including undertaking training identified as a requirement for the post. 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 Harry Kerr, Senior Charge Nurse, 0141 452 3201, [email protected] Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates 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.

The Health Care Support Worker will assist in providing care for elective surgery patients in the Pre-Assessment Unit. Responsibilities include carrying out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment.

Candidates should have a caring disposition and preferably experience in a caring role. Effective communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team are essential.

• Annual Leave • NHS Pension Scheme • Life Insurance Benefits • Cycle to Work Scheme • Bursary Scheme • Learning and Development Opportunities • Enhanced Pay for Working Public Holidays • NHS Discounts • Confidential Employee Support

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Caring Disposition
• Communication Skills
• Teamwork
• Phlebotomy
• ECG
• Literacy Skills
• Numeracy Skills
• Task Management

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 16, 2026