Clinical Support Workers - Acute & Peri-op

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital-based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, and North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

With the development of the new University Hospital Monklands, we are investing in modern clinical environments, digital innovation and improved patient flow - creating outstanding workplaces for staff and patients alike.

The Role

As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Clinical Support Worker will carry out care duties for patients in support of a registered nurse (and ODP within theatre environments), and will regularly work unsupervised.

The post holder will deliver direct and indirect patient care, supporting the delivery of safe, effective and person-centred care within a busy acute environment. Duties may vary depending on the clinical area, including wards and peri-operative settings.

Clinical areas include:

University Hospital Monklands, Hairmyres & Wishaw

• General Medicine
• Medicine for Older Adults
• Surgical / Trauma
• Emergency Care
• Theatres / Peri-operative Services

In this key role, you will:

• Carry out assigned tasks to support and deliver high quality patient care under the direction of a registered nurse/ODP
• Assist with patient admission, transfer, discharge and preparation for procedures
• Record and report patient observations, highlighting any changes in condition
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-stocked clinical environment, including equipment preparation and housekeeping duties

What You'll Bring:

• SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare (or working towards), or equivalent experience in a caring environment
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks within a busy environment and work using own initiative

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings.