Health Care Support Worker - Older People & Stroke Services

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is hiring a Healthcare Support Worker in Morpeth. This permanent position involves providing direct patient care under supervision, requiring a caring nature and good communication skills. Interested candidates should meet Band 2 requirements and are encouraged to apply promptly due to potentially high response rates.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a caring disposition and good communication skills.
• Candidates should be able to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Must meet the requirements of the Band 2 role.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Participate in practice development programs.

Skills

Caring disposition

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

Meet Band 2 requirements

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK, employing around 40,000 staff across various clinical and non-clinical roles. We provide acute hospital, primary, community, and mental health services to over 1.15 million people, expanding to 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

This is a permanent position.

Working hours: Monday to Sunday, with day and night shifts. Shift rotation is 11.5 hours.

The Healthcare Support Worker provides direct patient care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. Candidates should have a caring disposition, good communication skills, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. Applicants must meet the requirements of the Band 2 role, including participating in practice development programs. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact us and visit the unit. We look forward to hearing from you.

Informal contact: Gillian Hunter - 0141 355 1825, [e-mail]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service are available in the Candidate Information Packs.

This role does not qualify for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Due to high response rates, the position may close before the advertised deadline. Therefore, applicants are advised to complete their application promptly.

We encourage applications from all community sections. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde promotes diversity and inclusion and is proud of its diverse workforce.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC commits to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from the Armed Forces Community, recognizing military skills and experience.

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