Healthcare Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a Health Care Assistant for the District Nursing Service in Angus. The role involves supporting community health needs with flexibility across locations and a commitment to patient care. Candidates with community experience are encouraged to apply, accompanied by a willingness to travel and meet NHS standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in community settings preferred.
• Willingness to travel across Angus area required.

Responsibilities

• Work flexibly across various teams in the District Nursing Service.
• Integrate with different locations as per service needs.

Skills

Community experience

Flexibility

Travel willingness

Education

NHS mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers

Job description

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.

An opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Assistant to join the District Nursing Service in Angus. The post holder will be based in Springfield Medical Centre, Arbroath but will integrate with teams across the SE Locality and Angus dependent on Service need. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of service which will mean rotation of day/evening shifts/base to ensure provision of service over the 24 hour period over 7 days.

Community experience would be an advantage for this post.

A requirement of the post is the ability and willingness to travel across the geographical area of Angus.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.

NHS Tayside and Angus Health & Social Care Partnership is a Values Based Organisation and are both passionate about and committed to the values of NHS Scotland which are:

Dignity and Respect

Openness, Honest and Responsibility

Quality and Teamwork

Care and Compassion

At our core we are committed to learning, reflecting, integrating and applying our learning in continual cycles. We have a structured staff review system and offer professional support through our clinical and non clinical networks. We are committed to regular professional development and in-service training and personal and professional development.

Informal enquiries to: Katie Stuart, Clinical Team Leader on 07803 673 522 or Sarah Gray, DN Student on 07483 407 268.

Hours: 24.67

Please note: This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa

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