Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Highland; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for Mid Argyll Hospital in Scotland. This fixed term role spans two years in inpatient services, with opportunities to contribute to a busy hospital environment.

The post offers the chance to support multidisciplinary teams within the GP acute ward, outpatient services, and day-case activities, in a setting that emphasises patient care and community health development.

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.

Fixed Term 2 Years

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health care Support Worker post within the Inpatient Services department based at Mid Argyll Hospital.

Mid Argyll Hospital is situated on the west coast of Scotland. It is a Community Hospital within a bustling town.

Inpatient services consists of a 15 bedded GP acute ward which cares for acute admissions.

The Accident and Emergency department is located in the hospital.

There is also a busy Outpatient department with visiting consultants from a range of specialities.

Rehabilitation services from the multi-disciplinary team are also provided, as are Day-case services to provide adjunct therapies and transfusions, etc.

Mid Argyll affords great opportunities for excellent work/life balance. Outdoor pursuits are available with local organised events such as the Mid Argyll Triathlon and there are great cycling and water sports on the doorstep.

The islands of Islay, Gigha, Arran and Jura are easily accessible with a good ferry service.

Emma Kemp, Senior Charge Nurse, MACHICC

Tel: [phone]/703076

email: [e-mail]

Garrick McCann, Senior Staff Nurse, Glenaray Ward, MACHICC

Tel: [phone]

email: [e-mail]

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 .