Health Care Support Worker - Theatre
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- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
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Role summary
This is a permanent, full-time Band 3 Health Care Support Worker role within the perioperative department at the Royal Hospital for Children. The successful candidate will be part of the theatre and recovery team, providing compassionate, person-centred care to children undergoing surgery and supporting their families. The role involves assisting with patient care, preparing equipment, and maintaining a safe environment. The post requires adaptability, excellent communication, and a caring attitude, with an induction programme and on-the-job training provided.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
254988
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
09/08/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Royal Hospital for Children
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
30/07/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Department:
Theatre
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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 3 post Theatres/Recovery, Royal Hospital for children
The Royal Hospital for Children, NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, are delighted to advertise band 3 Health Care Support Worker roles within the perioperative department as part of the theatre and recovery team.
The successful candidates would be expected to cover a variety of shifts including early, late, nightshift and weekends. The posts are full-time and offer 37 hours per week.
The suite of 11 theatres encompasses a variety of specialties, inclusive of trauma, orth
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