Health Care Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Induction & Training

Career development

Wellbeing support

Supportive team culture

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland invites applications for a compassionate Healthcare Support Worker to join Admissions Unit One at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. As a Band 3 HCSW you will work with registered nurses to deliver person-centred care, perform clinical observations, assist with personal care, mobility and discharge planning.

The post offers a comprehensive induction, access to the NHS pension scheme, career development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
• SVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment.
• A caring and compassionate approach to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in line with individual care plans.
• Carry out clinical observations and accurately record findings.
• Support patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
• Assist in the admission and discharge process.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with infection control policies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Communication

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

We are seeking a compassionate Healthcare Support Worker to join our dynamic team in Admissions Unit One at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy. This fast-paced unit plays a vital role in the initial assessment and care of patients admitted to hospital, offering a varied and rewarding environment for those passionate about patient care.

As a Band 3 HCSW, you will work closely with registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You will be involved in clinical observations, supporting patients with personal care, assisting with mobility, and contributing to the smooth running of the unit.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care in line with individual care plans.
• Carry out clinical observations and accurately record findings.
• Support patients with activities of daily living, including hygiene, nutrition, and mobility.
• Assist in the admission and discharge process.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with infection control policies.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and colleagues.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is essential.
• SVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment.
• A caring and compassionate approach to patient care.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Access to NHS pension scheme.
• Staff wellbeing support and benefits.
• A supportive and inclusive team culture.

For informal enquiries, please contact Senior Charge Nurse Lisa Stokoe on 01592 643355 ext 21808 or Senior Charge nurse Jamie Beveridge on ext 22373 for further details.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

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 websitehere.

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 sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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.