HCA – Orthopaedics

This role is responsible for delivering high-quality supportive care within the field of Orthopaedics. As an essential contributor to clinical excellence at Glasgow, the HCA ensures safe, effective, and compassionate care while working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. The position requires strong communication skills, the ability to follow clinical guidance, and a commitment to person-centred, evidence-based practice.

Duties typically include supporting patients with personal care, assisting with mobility and rehabilitation exercises, helping with nutrition and hydration, taking and recording basic observations, and providing reassurance and emotional support. HCAs also assist in preparing patients for procedures, supporting post-operative recovery, maintaining a clean and safe ward environment, and accurately documenting delegated care tasks.

The role involves active participation in team meetings, mandatory training, and quality initiatives aimed at enhancing patient experience and service delivery. The HCA must demonstrate professionalism, empathy, resilience, and adaptability, ensuring that communication with patients, families, and colleagues is conducted to the highest standard.

While fulfilling day-to-day responsibilities, HCAs are expected to prioritise tasks effectively, escalate concerns promptly to registered staff, and contribute to the smooth running of the ward. Individuals must uphold all safeguarding, infection-control, and clinical governance standards while promoting a culture of safety, dignity, and respect.

Strong interpersonal skills and a patient-centred approach underpin this role, ensuring that care delivery aligns with organisational values and contributes positively to the broader healthcare mission at Glasgow. The role demands ongoing professional development, adaptability, teamwork, and a consistent commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver safe, effective, high‑quality clinical services.
• Conduct assessments and develop patient‑centred treatment plans.
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to clinical guidelines.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Support service development and quality improvement initiatives.
• Participate in training, teaching, and supervision where appropriate.
• Uphold safeguarding, governance, and regulatory standards.

Key Requirements:

• Relevant professional qualification and registration.
• Experience in the specialty of practice.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage workloads.
• Commitment to evidence‑based and patient‑centred care.
• Understanding of clinical governance and risk management.
• Professionalism, reliability, and problem‑solving skills.