CTAC HCSW

NHS Borders; Melrose; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders in the United Kingdom is seeking an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to join our CTAC team. This role will support our registered nurses and provide opportunities to develop experience in phlebotomy, recording vital signs, urinalysis, ECGs and wound management.

You must have good communication skills and the ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment. Full training will be provided and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Good communication skills and the ability to deliver person-centred care.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience is preferable; full training will be provided.
• IT systems literacy and a full driving license with vehicle access.

Responsibilities

• Support registered nurses within the CTAC team.
• Assist with phlebotomy, recording vital signs, urinalysis, ECGs and wound management.
• Deliver person-centred care and communicate effectively with patients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Autonomy

Adaptability

Tools

IT systems

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION Compassion Kindness Integrity Teamwork Excellence

OUR VALUES IN ACTION Compassion Kindness Integrity Teamwork Excellence Primary and Community Services Fixed Term contract until 31 March 2027 We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to join our CTAC team. This role will support our registered nurses and will offer the opportunity to develop experience and skills in many areas of care such as phlebotomy, recording vital signs, urinalysis, ECGs and wound management. You must have good communication skills and enjoy working with people to deliver person centred care. You will need to be able to work autonomously, and enjoy working in a fast paced environment. Experience is preferable, but full training will be given. Ability to use IT systems Access to a vehicle and possession of a full driving license is essential as the role will involve occasional travel. Family friendly hours spread across the week, Monday - Friday. Please note: the salary quoted is for full-time hours (36 hrs per week). For appointments to part-time hours, the salary will be pro-rata. Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact. To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website. For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. NHS Scotland 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 Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application but your answers must be your own.

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Sue Wright CTAC Team Lead 07747757494