207142 Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated Healthcare Support Workers to join their dynamic team in a fast-paced medical ward. This role offers the chance to provide essential care to patients with diverse needs, including haematology and infectious diseases. You'll work closely with a friendly multidisciplinary team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care while supporting patients and their families. With flexible shift patterns and a commitment to safety and cleanliness, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare field.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing patient care and support.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Implement nursing care as prescribed by registered nurse.
• Assist patients with meals and nutritional needs.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Nutritional Support

Clinical Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Healthcare Support Training

Job description

Opportunities have arisen to join our team in C5 as a Healthcare Support Worker on a permanent basis for either 23 or 30 hours per week.

Ward C5 is a fast paced 28 bedded general medical ward specialising in haematology, infectious diseases, and gastroenterology. We are a fantastic, friendly team committed to delivering high quality, safe, and effective, person-centred care.

As an Unregistered Nurse, you will:

1. Implement and evaluate the delivery of nursing care to patients as prescribed by the registered nurse, and document this care.
2. Assist in the delivery of meals and support patients with their nutritional needs.
3. Work closely with all members of the multidisciplinary team.
4. Work alongside and support families and carers.
5. Help to maintain a safe and clean environment within NHS Dumfries & Galloway’s infection control policies.
6. Carry out various clinical skills as required.

This post involves shift working, which could include 7.5-hour or 11.5-hour dayshifts and 11.5-hour nightshifts, including weekends.

Any informal enquiries can be made to Senior Charge Nurse Emma Watson or Charge Nurse Chantal Burns by telephoning 01387 241312.

Note: These posts do not meet the minimum salary required for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.