214140 Healthcare Support Worker

NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic Emergency Department team as a Band 3 HCSW in Dumfries. This part-time role offers the chance to provide essential care in a supportive environment, with opportunities for professional development. Apply now to make a difference!

Benefits

Supportive learning environment

Clinical support from senior staff

Opportunities for personal and professional development

Free unlimited parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an acute setting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of care to patients in a fast-paced clinical setting.
• Involved in the assessment, planning, and delivery of acute care.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Dedication

Acute Care

Job description

Join our Dynamic Emergency Department Team

Position- Band 3 HCSW permanent part-time position

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated HCSW to join the Emergency Department team to assist in the delivery of care to patients in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The post holder will be involved in the assessment, planning and delivery of acute care and treatment to a wide range of emergency patients. The Emergency Department offers a supportive learning environment with clinical support being provided by both senior nursing and medical staff.

Having previous experience in an acute setting is desirable.

About Us- Our Emergency Department serves the south-west of Scotland, treating over 37,000 patients annually. We are committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based care and continuously improving our services.

What We Offer

A supportive and collaborative environment.

Opportunities for personal and professional development.

Clinical support from experienced senior nursing and medical staff.

We value the vital role HCSW’s play in delivering exceptional emergency care and are excited to welcome new team members. If you are passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you!

Apply now and become a part of our dedicated team at DGRI's Emergency Department.

For Further Information Please Contact

Laura Clark SCN Emergency Department [e-mail]

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Additional Information For Candidates

To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages

APPLICATION PROCESS -

Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues.

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~ Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.

~ Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.

~ If you are a member of staff please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Dumfries and Galloway.

~ Staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all our hospital sites.

Please be aware that a vacancy may close early due to volume of applications, therefore you should not delay in submitting your application.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION

Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

Please ensure the vacancy salary meets the minimum salary required for sponsorship. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION

NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.

Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC etc).