Health Care Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for a surgical unit requiring proactive care for patients. The role offers opportunities for personal development and includes responsibilities for maintaining high standards of care while working closely with patients and healthcare staff. This position is suitable for those with prior experience in a caring environment who are ready to enhance their skillset.

Qualifications

• Experience in a caring role/environment is required.
• Compliance with Induction Standards and Code of Conduct within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care in a busy surgical environment.
• Assist with preventing healthcare associated infections and ordering local stores.

Skills

Effective written communication

Effective verbal communication

Numeracy

Interest in skill development

Job description

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Healthcare Support Worker - Ward 1 (Surgical)/ HDU (Ref: 217943)

Substantive

Full and Part Time hours available

Band 3 - Salary Range - £28,011 - £30,230per annum (pro rata)

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,380 per annum (pro rata)

Are you a Healthcare Support Worker or Nursing/Care Assistant looking for a new challenge and development opportunity? Ward 1 / HDU / DSU is a busy surgical unit that admits both adults and children that require surgery whether it’s planned surgery or emergency care. We strive to provide our patients with a patient centred approach to their care on an individual basis which includes a holistic methodology. The care provided is to an excellent standard in an extremely busy environment that is both challenging and rewarding. You will learn many new skills and enable patients to have the best possible standard of care.

You will have experience of working within a caring environment/role, together with effective written and verbal communication skills, numeracy and an interest in developing your skills in preventing healthcare associated infections (HAI) and ordering local stores.

You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/

For an informal discussion or visit to Ward One, please contact Sheila Umphray or Helen Phillips on 01595 743359, or 01595 743035.

Closing date: 29th June 2025

Interviews: TBC

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Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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