Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Renal Support Worker for Ward 22 at Victoria Hospital. We require an enthusiastic, caring person with a willingness to learn; experience in venepuncture, cannulation and preparing patients for procedures is essential.

You will rotate across renal service areas, including Ward 22 Renal In-patient, Outpatient Dialysis Unit and satellite dialysis units, contributing to high standards of patient care and safety in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience in venepuncture, cannulation and preparing patients for procedures.
• SVQ3 in Health & Social Care preferred.
• Willingness to learn and show empathy and care.

Responsibilities

• Participate in rotation across renal service areas.
• Assist with patient preparation for procedures and related tasks.

Skills

Venepuncture

Cannulation

Patient preparation

Willingness to learn

Education

SVQ3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

We require a Renal Support worker within Ward 22 (Renal In-patients) Victoria Hospital. We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring individual who has a willingness to learn. Previous experience in Venepuncture, cannulation and preparation of patients for procedures is essential. SVQ3 in Health & Social Care is preferred. The ward will provide a comprehensive mentorship programme and support for development.

All members of staff are required to participate in rotation in each of the following areas of the renal service.

• Wd 22 Renal Outpatient Dialysis unit Victoria Hospital
• Satellite dialysis unit ward 21 Queen Margaret Hospital
• Satellite dialysis unit St Andrews Community Hospital
• In patient ward 22 Victoria Hospital

* Please note this post may close early due to anticipated level of applicants*

For informal enquiries, please contact Jason Graham, Senior Charge Nurse on 01383 623623 ext 27021. Please do not call this number for an application pack.

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