Health Care Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health service provider in Inverness seeks an enthusiastic Band 3 HCSW to join their renal unit. You will assist in delivering high-quality care to patients on dialysis, receiving training and support. This role welcomes applications from all sections of society and offers an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for delivering high-quality care.
• Ability to assist registered nurses and renal nurse practitioners.
• Willingness to undertake renal-specific training and SVQ Level 3 education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care for patients attending dialysis.
• Assist nursing staff in daily tasks.

Job description

The Renal Unit at Raigmore is seeking an enthusiastic Band 3 HCSW to join our dedicated team and deliver high-quality care for patients attending dialysis.

The renal department is a busy 15-bay unit with approximately 60 patients attending weekly. The post holder will assist registered nurses and renal nurse practitioners.

Successful applicants will receive renal-specific competency-based training along with an SVQ Level 3 education programme.

An informal visit is welcomed for interested candidates.

For informal enquiries, please contact Donna Muras at 01463 705861/6687 or via email at [e-mail].

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within 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.

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NHS Highland is the largest of the 14 NHS Scotland regional boards, covering 12,500 square miles across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We strive to foster a positive culture supported by our NHS and Social Care values, which include:

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty, and responsibility

Quality and teamwork