Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional mental health care. In this role, you will work within a supportive multi-disciplinary team to deliver recovery-focused services to patients facing acute and enduring mental health challenges. With a commitment to equality and diversity, this position offers the chance to make a real difference in people's lives while developing your professional skills in a values-driven environment. If you are passionate about teamwork and care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Commitment to NHS values and Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Support recovery-focused services for patients with mental health issues.
• Rotate onto night duty as required by shift patterns.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Mental Health Awareness

Education

Healthcare Support Worker Certification

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.

There are currently two vacancies in Ward 2, Carseview Centre, Dundee within Adult Mental Health where we require an individual who will enjoy working in a challenging environment as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The adult in-patient unit provides and supports recovery focused services for patients with acute and/or enduring mental health problems.

The in-patient areas work over 24 hours 7 days per week and there will be a requirement to rotate onto night duty when required and in line with the shift pattern of the area.

Being an individual with an attitude to support excellent team working and growth of strong interpersonal relationships across the teams will be essential. Displaying values and qualities to contributing to high performance in ensuring the delivery of the best care experience possible.

NHS Tayside is a Values Based Organisation and is 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

We have a structured staff review system and offer professional support through our clinical networks. We are committed to regular in-service training and personal and professional development.

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

Informal Enquiries to: Senior Charge Nurse Amy Cullingworth 01382 426011 ext 58206

Hours of work are: 37 hrs per week.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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