Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking Band 3 Health Care Support Workers for the Supported Discharge Unit. The role involves providing patient care, supporting nursing staff, and ensuring high-quality service delivery in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a commitment to patient safety. Training in clinical skills will be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in an acute hospital setting.
• Desirable to be trained in Band 3 clinical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support nursing team with clinical tasks and patient care.
• Collaborate with Nursing and Discharge Teams for patient discharges.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Adaptability

Tools

IT System Knowledge

Job description

20 hours Permanent - 34.5 hours Fixed Term for 1 year

Would you like to develop and enhance your career? Ward 6, Supported Discharge Unit is recruiting Band 3 Health Care Support Workers (HCSW).

You will support the nursing team by carrying out clinical tasks, providing direct patient care, and handling administrative duties. You will work as part of a team to deliver high-quality, seamless, accessible care to patients and their families, ensuring prompt investigations to support patient management by medical and nursing staff.

Effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with a commitment to patient safety and confidentiality. An interest in working in an acute hospital setting and the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment are required. A minimum of two years' experience in an acute hospital setting is necessary. You will participate in training and work independently without direct supervision from a registered nurse.

Our HCSWs collaborate with the Nursing and Discharge Teams to organize and manage patient discharges independently. It is desirable for candidates to be trained in all Band 3 clinical skills, including vital signs, venipuncture, cannulation, and catheterization; training will be provided if needed. Good IT system knowledge is also preferred.

This role involves rotation across day, night, and weekend shifts to support nursing staff and patient needs.

For further details, please contact Senior Charge Nurse Lisa Herd or Charge Nurse Louise Torrie at 01592 643355 ext 28648.

The salary is pro rata for part-time hours. NHS Scotland will reduce their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours from 1 April 2024, with no change in pay, and this will be applied pro rata for part-time staff. You may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week temporarily until the new roster arrangements are implemented. For questions, contact your Hiring Manager.

Due to legislative changes effective 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check, including joining the PVG Scheme if classified as a "regulated role." Confirmation will be provided by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. Please visit Disclosure Scotland Changes for more information.

All employees must join the PVG Scheme prior to appointment.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to verify your right to work in the UK. Non-UK or Irish nationals must confirm their eligibility in the application.

NHS Scotland promotes equality and diversity, aiming for a workforce that is representative and respectful. Applications from all societal sections are welcomed.