GR - Healthcare Support Workers

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking passionate and motivated individuals to join their supportive teams. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable transferrable skills while providing high-quality patient care. You will be part of a collaborative environment that values diversity and encourages personal growth. With a commitment to clinical education and leadership development, this position is ideal for those looking to make a positive impact in healthcare. If you are dedicated to patient care and eager to develop your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in healthcare is required for this role.
• Candidates should demonstrate alignment with NHS values.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate care to patients in various healthcare settings.
• Work collaboratively within a supportive team environment.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Healthcare Experience

Education

SCQF Level 6/7 in Health Care

Job description

Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.

A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link: https://services.nhslothian.scot/nursingandmidwifery/strategic-plan-2023-2028/

Recruitment process – We use a values and competency based recruitment process that is linked to the ambitions set our in our Strategic Plan. Click the link below for more information on our interview questions:

How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers

NHS Lothian provide a Generic Recruitment process, no need for multiple applications or interviews. We accept one application, you will have one interview and there will be one decision, with your skills, experience and choice being matched to one of our vacancies.

NHS Lothian are recruiting Healthcare Support Workers and have opportunities available at Band 3 and Trainee Band 3 levels.

NHS Lothian provide a Generic Recruitment process, no need for multiple applications or interviews. We accept one application, you will have one interview and there will be one decision, with your skills, experience and preference choice being taken into consideration to match to one of our vacancies.

We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals who put patients first and who will work within our values. By joining our friendly and supportive teams, NHS Lothian will provide you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable skills and experience.

Band 3 Trainee Healthcare Support worker

This role is not an entry level role, and some relevant experience is required. You will be paid at a Band 2 level, while undertaking educational and clinical competencies to enable you to take on the full range of duties within the Band 3 Job descriptions. Following successful completion of the training program you will progress into the Band 3 pay scale, ideally within 9-12 months of starting.

Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker

This role is suitable for someone with experience in healthcare and/or has attained SCQF level 6/7 in a health care related subject. This role encompasses the full duties within the Band 3 Job Description.

Current Vacancies

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Emergency Department (Various Hours)

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Ward 108, Orthopaedics (Part-time, 14.58)

Royal Infirmary Hospital - Ward 208 General Medicine (Part-time, 25 hours)

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - DCN Theatres

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Orthopaedic Theatres

Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh - Acute Medical Unit (Part-time 27.5 hours)

St John's Hospital - Theatres

St John's Hospital - Labour Ward

St John's Hospital - Ward 3, Older People's Mental Health

Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion - Ward E2 - temporarily based at St John's Hospital

St John's Hospital - Emergency Department (Part-time 14 hours)

Western General Hospital - Medical Assessment Unit

Edinburgh District Nursing (Various)

East Lothian - Hospital to Home

East Lothian – Elch Ward 4 Step Down

Royal Hospital for Children and Young People - Outreach Service - Based in Scottish Borders

Royal Hospital for Children and Young People - Calareidh (Fixed-term 12 months)

Royal Hospital for Children and Young People – Theatres

Lothian Unscheduled Care Service (Various)

Midlothian - Complex & Exceptional Needs Service (ACENS) (12 month fixed term contract)

Midlothian Community Hospital – Edenview

Midlothian Community Hospital – Glenlee (Part time, 12 hours)

Tippethill - Baillie Ward

Lauriston Building - Dermatology (Part-time 30 hours)

Lauriston Building - ENT Outpatients (Part-time 29.7 hours)

Please note that the list is subject to constant change. When completing the online application form please note if you have an area of preference.

For more information on the vacancies available, please see the attached flyers below with contact details for the clinical areas.

If you would like to have an informal, visit or have a tour of any of our areas, please email the Generic Recruitment Team, who will be able to help arrange this for you: [e-mail]

For more information on NHS Lothian careers please visit our careers website : https://careers.nhslothian.scot/nursing-and-midwifery/

If you are an internal NHS Lothian Band 3 candidate we will not proceed with shortlisting and interview and instead you will move to our internal transfer process. To find out more about the internal transfer process, please click on the link below:

Internal recruitment application process for nursing vacancies (scot.nhs.uk)

If you would like to arrange a careers conversation to discuss your career, career pathways and opportunities within NHS Lothian please click on the link below:

Career Conversations (scot.nhs.uk)

Please note that we anticipate that the interviews for this advert will take place on 27/05/2025 at the Comely Bank Centre in Edinburgh.

Find out what our staff say about working in NHS Lothian at: https://careers.nhslothian.scot/acute-specialist-nurses/who-we-are/

**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**

Please note that this advert is for substantive posts only and not the staff bank.