Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Tayside; Perth, Dundee; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is recruiting for a Healthcare Support Worker to join the Endoscopy Unit at Perth Royal Infirmary in Scotland. The post involves decontaminating endoscopes and supporting the delivery of safe, patient-centered care in a busy five-day service.

We offer a tailored induction and development programme. There may be occasional travel to the Endoscopy Unit at Ninewells Hospital as needed. Hours are 36 per week over 5 days.

Qualifications

• Decontamination of endoscopes is a core duty.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate endoscopes and support endoscopy unit operations.
• Contribute to delivering safe, effective patient care.
• May be required to travel to Ninewells Hospital for work.

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.

An exciting and challenging opportunity has arisen to join the well established nursing team within the Endoscopy Unit at Perth Royal Infirmary. This busy department provides a five day service providing diagnostic and therapeutic services for a variety of investigations including Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Gastroscopy, Bronchoscopy and EBUS, for both out-patients and in-patients.

We are looking for an individual who will enjoy working in a challenging environment. A large part of the Healthcare Support Worker role involves the decontamination of endoscopes. Previous experience in this type of work would be an advantage.

There may be a requirement to travel and work at the Endoscopy Unit, Ninewells Hospital.

We want our Endoscopy Units to be places where patients come first, therefore we require an individual who will work as part of the Unit team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective care for patients.

We will provide a tailored induction and development programme.

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to: Senior Charge Nurse Grace Melloy or Charge Nurse Julie Neave Tel: [phone]

Hours of work are: 36 hours per week over 5 days.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.