210469 Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and friendly team as a Healthcare Support Worker in a busy medical ward specializing in haematology and infectious diseases. This role offers a chance to deliver high-quality, person-centred care while working closely with a multidisciplinary team. You'll be responsible for implementing nursing care, assisting patients with their nutritional needs, and maintaining a safe environment. If you're passionate about healthcare and making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering person-centred care.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced medical environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Team Collaboration

Clinical Skills

Education

Healthcare Support Worker Certification

Nursing Qualification (Desirable)

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join our team in C5 as a Healthcare Support Worker on a permanent basis.

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. Support families and carers.
5. Help 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 work, which could include 7.5-hour or 11.5-hour day shifts and 11.5-hour night shifts, including weekends.

For informal enquiries, contact SCN Emma Watson or CN Chantal Burns at 01387 241312.

Please Note: The salary for this vacancy does not meet the minimum required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa.