Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks compassionate healthcare professionals for its Stroke/Neuro Rehabilitation Unit in Dundee. Successful candidates will provide person-centred care in an interdisciplinary environment, working alongside patients and families to optimize rehabilitation outcomes. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to professional development are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in nursing or health-related field required.
• Demonstrated communication skills in patient interactions.
• Evidence of continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver holistic patient centred care within a rehabilitation unit.
• Work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
• Maximise rehabilitation following stroke or major trauma.

Skills

Communication

Patient Centred Care

Holistic Care

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

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.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the development of the Stroke/Neuro Pathway within Tayside. The Stroke/Neuro Rehabilitation Unit is a 32 bedded unit based at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Dundee.

We are looking for individuals who will deliver holistic and patient centred care. All applicants will have excellent communication and people skills along with evidence of continued professional development.

The aim of the service is to provide evidence based best practice and person-centred care in collaboration with patients and their family to maximise rehabilitation following stroke or other acquired brain injury or major trauma in an inpatient setting. As well as facilitating high quality rehabilitation, the interdisciplinary team works in partnership with all agencies providing care and support for this group of people.

Informal enquiries to: Carol Ritchie Senior Charge Nurse 01382 423162

Hours of work are: 37 hours per week

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.

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