Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Oban; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join Ward A at Lorn & Islands Hospital in Oban, with occasional rotation to the Day Bed Unit A. The ward operates 24/7, and the Day Bed Unit runs Monday to Friday 7:30am–5pm. You will assess, plan and implement care for surgical patients, collaborating with a supportive team.

Induction and training are provided. Flexible working options may be discussed at interview to fit service needs.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess, plan and implement care for surgical patients.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works well within a team.
• Induction and training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan and implement care for surgical patients within scope of practice.
• Work predominantly on Ward A with occasional rotation to Day Bed Unit A.
• Be flexible to service needs and assist in Day Bed Unit when required.
• Participate in a 24/7 Ward A schedule with day bed unit operating hours.

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.

Would you like to work in the place where you will be part of supportive and welcoming team and will have an opportunity to make a difference for the patients?

We are looking for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to work within ward A with occasional rotation to Day Bed Unit A at Lorn & Islands Hospital in Oban.

Ward A is open 24/7 and admits acute surgical and medical patients.

Day bed unit is operational Monday to Friday with core hours 7:30am to 5pm . In day bed unit we admit patients attending endoscopy and surgical procedures. Rotation to days and nights is essential to this post.

It can be busy at times but it is very rewarding.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to assess, plan and implement care for surgical patients within scope of practice. Applicants should also have good communication and interpersonal skills and work well within a team.

It is desirable applicants have previous experience working in a general surgical ward or acute setting but induction and training will be provided.

The successful applicant will work predominantly on the ward but will be flexible to the needs of the service as occasionally help in the Day Bed Unit may be required.

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork