Healthcare Support Worker

Nhsayrshireandarran; Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated HCSW Nurse within the Dermatology Department at Queen Margaret Hospital. This part-time role involves providing safe care to enhance the patient experience and requires SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care. The position may lead to additional qualifications funded by NHS Fife.

Benefits

Opportunity to undertake SVQ2 or SVQ3

Fully funded qualification by NHS Fife

Qualifications

• Educated to SVQ 3 level.
• Experience in Dermatology Nursing preferred.
• Must become a member of the PVG Scheme prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and effective care that enhances patient experience.
• Work flexible shifts across both Dermatology Departments.
• Contribute to the delivery of organisational objectives.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Interest in Dermatology Nursing

Education

SVQ 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated HCSW Nurse within the Dermatology Department at Queen Margaret Hospital.

The successful applicant will be a Health Care Support Worker educated to SVQ 3 level. A genuine interest and experience in Dermatology Nursing are preferred.

The post holder will be expected to ensure safe and effective care that enhances the patient experience within a Dermatology Specialist role and contributes to the delivery of organisational objectives.

This post is part-time, 22.5 hours per week.

You may be required to work flexible shifts and occasionally cover both Dermatology Departments in Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy, and Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline, as the service requires.

If successful, you will have the opportunity to undertake an SVQ2 or SVQ3 in Health and Social Care, approximately 9 months after starting. This qualification will be fully funded by NHS Fife. Your Line Manager will provide more information once you are in post.

For informal enquiries, please contact Angela Glancey, Clinical Nurse Manager, at 01592 643355 ext 20099 or Fiona Mitchell, Senior Charge Nurse, at 01383 627015 or 01592 648180 ext 22115.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than currently. If the role is assessed as a "regulated role," your appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. Any changes will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the PVG Scheme prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all employees are entitled to work in the UK. If you are not a UK or Irish National, you must confirm your right to work in your application.

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all sections of society, and making reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates, those with long-term conditions, or neurodivergent individuals.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care