Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Melrose; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Borders is seeking Healthcare Support Workers (Band 2) for fixed‑term posts of four months during winter. You will work in acute ward teams, supporting patients with daily care needs and helping to maintain comfort, dignity and independence for those in our care.

Under the direction of registered nurses, you will contribute to patient experience in a high‑volume winter period. A range of contracted hours is available, with arrangements discussed during recruitment.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate nature
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Flexible and team‑oriented

Responsibilities

• Support patients with everyday care needs in acute ward
• Promote comfort, dignity and independence
• Participate in staffing during winter surge

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

• Care and Compassion
• Quality and Teamwork
• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility

Healthcare Support Workers – Band 2

Borders General Hospital, NHS Borders Fixed-term posts: four months – winter recruitment

Join our acute ward teams this winter and help make a difference to patients’ care and experience.

Working under the direction of registered nurses, you will support patients with everyday care needs, promoting comfort, dignity and independence. These posts will support our acute wards and additional bed capacity during increased winter demand.

We are looking for caring, reliable people with good communication skills, a flexible approach and a commitment to teamwork and compassionate care.

A range of contracted hours is available. Individual hours and working arrangements will be discussed during recruitment.

Adult and child PVG clearance is required. Please see the job description and person specification for full details

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre‑employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre‑settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here.

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