Ward Assistant - Plastic Surgery and Burns
At a glance
- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 20
- Posted
- 27/08/2026
- Closes
- 11/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
“Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes.”Quoted verbatim from the source advert
Role summary
This role is for a motivated and caring Ward Assistant to join the Plastic Surgery and Burns Service. You will support patient care by maintaining a safe, welcoming, and organised ward environment. Working alongside the multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to high standards of service for patients, relatives, and visitors. The position involves coordinating ward support services, assisting with patient meals, and performing basic administrative duties. This is a part-time, permanent role based at The Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 2 at £23,615 – £23,615 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,696 – £28,988 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
257239
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
11/09/2026
Job Type:
Support Services
Location:
Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
20
Job posted date:
27/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department:
Plastic Surgery and Burns
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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:
Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes.
We are looking for a motivated and caring Ward Assistant to join our dedicated team within the Plastic Surgery and Burns Service. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in supporting patient care by helping to maintain a safe, welcoming and well-organised ward environment. Working alongside nursing, clinical and support staff, you will contribute to delivering a high standard of service f
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