Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Highland in Inverness is inviting applications for a Health Care Support Worker. The role involves supporting ultrasound sessions, assisting during procedures and helping maintain a clean, ready radiology environment.

You will work with Sonographers, Radiologists and Physiotherapists, needing good communication, compassion and discretion in dealings with patients and their families.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a positive, organised individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to build rapport with patients.
• Caring and compassionate approach with a commitment to confidentiality and patient dignity.

Responsibilities

• Chaperone during ultrasound scan lists alongside Sonographers and Radiologists.
• Assist during invasive procedures and ensure equipment and rooms are ready.
• Keep the Radiology Information System up to date and maintain room cleanliness.
• Collaborate with medical staff to support safe and efficient patient care.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Confidentiality

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.

32 hour post

We have an opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker to come and join our team.

The Diagnostic & Interventional Radiology Unit is a dynamic and efficient department delivering services to both inpatients and out patients.

This post involves working alongside Sonographers and Radiologists, chaperoning during ultrasound scan lists and assisting during invasive procedures, keeping the Radiology Information System up to date and ensuring the room is clean, stocked and ready for use for each patient.

We are looking for a positive and organised individual who has excellent communication skills and is able to quickly build a rapport with patients.

The successful candidate will need to be caring and compassionate and must enjoy working with members of the public whilst maintaining confidentiality at all times. They must be adaptable to be able to meet the demands of the service and enjoy working as part of a team.

We are a small supportive department that works closely with the Medical team, Radiographers, Sonographers, Nuclear Medicine Technicians and Physiotherapists.

Working your shifts over 4 days, we are open Monday to Friday 0830-1700. Days worked will vary to meet the needs of the service.

Informal enquiries to: Senior Charge Nurse Lynda Fraser email [e-mail]

Additional Information For Candidates

• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdl
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .