Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Support Worker for University Hospital Crosshouse. This role involves caring for infants in a neonatal unit, promoting family-centered care, and performing clinical tasks. Candidates should have SVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience, with knowledge of children's health and social care services.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of clinical conditions affecting children's health.
• Experience working with children and families in hospital and community settings.
• Knowledge of health and social care services for children and families.

Responsibilities

• Caring for infants and their families within a neonatal unit.
• Promoting family centered care and performing clinical tasks.
• Documenting physiological measurements and assisting with nutritional needs.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Education

SVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

We are looking for an enthusiastic, caring and compassionate person to join our team caring for infants and their families within our level 2 neonatal unit.

In this role you will be responsible for promoting family centred care and performing clinical tasks such as health promotion, documenting the infant’s physiological measurements and assisting the team and the family to meet the infant’s nutritional needs.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

SVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Knowledge of a range of clinical conditions that affect children’s health, wellbeing

Knowledge of health and social care services for children and families

Experience of working with children and families in the hospital and community

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

Position 1 - 37 per week

Position 2 - 15 per week

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:

Lynne Pollock - [e-mail]

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