Health Care Support Worker - Isle of Arran

NHS Scotland; Isle; Sur place; EUR 20 000 - 40 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker to join its team at a hospital on the Isle of Arran. The role involves providing patient care in various settings and supporting community health initiatives. Candidates should have prior experience in acute clinical or community care environments. This position offers 22.2 hours of work per week with a commitment to delivering respectful and safe care.

Qualifications

• Evidence of work experience in acute clinical or community care settings.
• Ability to work in all general areas within the hospital and community.

Responsabilités

• Provide care to patients within various settings.
• Support GP practice and nursing services on the Isle of Arran.

Description du poste

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

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Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker at Arran War Memorial Hospital on the Isle of Arran.

What You Will Do

We are seeking an enthusiastic and flexible HCSW/band 3 to join our team of staff providing care to patients within all of the potential care settings, with a focus on Arran Nursing and supporting GP practice.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. The post holder is required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way. The Isle of Arran is the 7th largest island in Scotland and is often described as 'Scotland in Miniature' due to its mountainous north and rolling lowlands to the south of the island. Arran is separated from the mainland. Ayrshire by an hour long ferry crossing from Ardrossan or Troon, to Brodick, and in summer, by a shorter ferry from Kintyre to Lochranza. Although located off the west coast of Scotland you can still travel by public transport to Glasgow in two hours. Arran's stable population is approximately 5000 which increases 4fold during the summer months.

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Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

The successful candidate will be able to provide evidence of work experience in a variety of acute clinical or community care settings. Staff will be required to work and provide care in all general areas within the hospital as well as working out in the community.

Hours: 22.2 hours per week

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Rachel Nicholls Senior Charge Nurse on - 01770 600 777

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