257323 Healthcare Support Worker

NHS DUMFRIES & GALLOWAY; Langholm; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Thomas Hope Hospital in Langholm is seeking two Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW) for permanent, 36-hour posts. You will be part of a team delivering high quality, person-centred care to an elderly ward, with shift patterns including nights and weekends.

Strong communication and teamwork are essential to support registered nurses and the care team. Informal enquiries may be directed to [e-mail] or [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for the elderly is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsabilités

• Provide high quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Work closely with registered nurses and other healthcare colleagues to support care plans.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Teamwork

Elderly care interest

Description du poste

Thomas Hope Hospital can be found in Langholm with good transport links to Carlisle, the North of England and the Borders.

We are recruiting 2 x 36 hour permanent posts for Healthcare Support Workers (HCSW).

The candidate should be an enthusiastic, passionate individual who has an interest in care of the Elderly.

Thomas Hope Hospital is a 12 bedded ward providing rehabilitation, palliative and end of life care.

You will need excellent communication skills and have the ability to be a team player, working closely with registered nurses and disciplinary team members

You will be responsible for providing high quality person centred care

The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly to meet shift patterns which include nightshift and weekends

Informal enquiries to - [e-mail] or [e-mail]

If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

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EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

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Additional Information For International Candidates

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.

WORK VISA

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UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION

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