Bank Healthcare Support Workers

NHS Scotland; Oban; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Highland seeks Bank Healthcare Support Workers for Lorn & Islands Hospital, Oban. The role involves providing care for patients in a hospital setting with flexible hours. Previous experience is preferred but not essential as training will be provided. Candidates must be prepared to work day and night shifts as per service demands.

Qualifications

• Previous caring experience is preferred but training will be provided.
• Must be comfortable working in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide all aspects of care for medical and surgical patients.
• Work both 12.5-hour day and night shifts depending on needs.

Skills

Caring experience

Communication

Job description

Join NHS Highland as a Bank Healthcare Support Worker

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

Opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic Bank Healthcare Support workers within Lorn & Islands Hospital, Oban.

Previous caring experience is preferred but not essential, as all training will be provided for these bank roles.

Responsibilities include all aspects of care for patients within the hospital setting, including medical and surgical patients.

These are bank posts with no fixed hours. Bank staff are generally expected to work both 12.5-hour day and night shifts, depending on service needs.

For informal enquiries, contact Lorna MacDougall, Senior Charge Nurse, at Tel: [phone] or email: [e-mail].

Recruitment team can be reached via email at [e-mail]. Please quote Jobtrain reference 218484 on all correspondence.

Note: These roles do not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland cannot provide Certificates of Sponsorship (CoS).

Additional Information for Candidates

• Apply via the Jobtrain application process.
• Do not upload a CV, as it will not be used for shortlisting.
• Applications close at midnight on the specified date.
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NHS Highland covers an area of 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute, and is dedicated to fostering a positive environment aligned with NHS and Social Care values: Care and Compassion, Dignity and Respect, Openness, Honesty and Responsibility, and Quality and Teamwork.