Health Care Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Hawick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking Healthcare Support Workers for their Hawick Community Hospital, offering a challenging yet rewarding role focused on providing high-quality care. Candidates will work in a supportive team environment, focusing on patient rehabilitation and care for dementia patients. The position includes rotational shifts with a focus on excellent care standards.

Qualifications

• Passion for dementia care and ability to work in a team and independently.
• Commitment to high-quality patient-centred rehabilitation.
• Ability to demonstrate enthusiasm in a care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred rehabilitation and re-enablement for patients.
• Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team.
• Ensure safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Motivation

Dementia Care

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

● Care and Compassion ● Quality and Teamwork ● Dignity and Respect ● Openness, honesty, and responsibility

Inpatient Unit, Hawick Community Hospital

1 x 37 hours a week rotational

1 x 22.5 hours per week rotational

Are you innovative, enthusiastic, motivated, and committed to providing high-quality care and treatment?

If so, we have an opportunity to join our small but supportive team at Hawick Community Hospital. We have 24 inpatient beds and a day hospital.

The Healthcare Support Worker plays a significant role in patients’ recovery. We provide person-centred rehabilitation and re-enablement for patients from our local community. This will be a challenging and exciting opportunity to enable individuals to develop new and enhance existing skills. The successful candidates will need to be passionate about dementia care and demonstrate enthusiasm and motivation to make a real difference, working within our trust values. They must be able to work as part of a team but also independently.

Individuals are supported by a multidisciplinary team led by Practitioners, Nursing, and Therapeutic staff to achieve their goals. This may follow a hospital admission or a period of being unwell at home, where the unit may be a more suitable environment to provide individualised care. We also provide nursing support to patients who have reached their end of life.

The emphasis is on reducing length of stay while ensuring excellent care that is safe, effective, personalised, and compassionate, up to the standards expected for your family and friends.

Shifts include long days and nights, including weekends and bank holidays.

For further information, please contact Senior Charge Nurse Denise West or Charge Nurse Isobel Sloan at 01450 372162 for more details or an informal discussion.

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications, so please ensure your application is submitted early.***

*Please note: For part-time posts, the salary shown is pro-rata.*

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than currently. If the role is assessed as a "regulated role," your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes to current requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

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