Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is looking for dedicated individuals to join as Healthcare Support Workers in a role focused on making a difference in patients' mental well-being. Successful applicants will receive comprehensive training and support to transition into the mental health field while working at Murray Royal Hospital in Perth.

Qualifications

• Caring and empathetic personality required.
• No specific formal education requirement mentioned.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in the recovery journey of patients.
• Complete a Healthcare Support Workbook to meet required standards.

Skills

Empathy

Caring

Education

No formal education specified

Job description

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Esk Ward, Rohallion Secure Care Clinic

Murray Royal Hospital, Perth

Healthcare Support Worker – Fixed Term/Secondment for 12 months

Are you looking for a new career in Health Care?

Do you want to make a lasting difference to the mental wellbeing of our patients?

Do you want a career that provides you with a sense of achievement?

If so we are looking for you! Please read on.........................

NHS Tayside Mental Health Services are recruiting Healthcare Support Workers in our Forensic Mental Health Service

As one of our new to Healthcare Support workers, we will provide you with a full induction and orientation package along with the support you require to work as a Healthcare Support Worker in the field of Mental Health.

If you are a caring and empathetic person we would welcome your application to undertake this key healthcare role.

You will play an important part in providing support in the recovery journey of our patients and taking the first steps to a new career.

As a Healthcare Support Worker and NHS Tayside employee you will be subject to the Disclosure Scotland scheme and must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Healthcare Support Worker is an important role. When you join our service you will be required to successfully complete a Healthcare Support Workbook and meet the required standards.

Informal enquires please contact Lisa McCormack, Senior Charge Nurse, Esk Ward, Rohallion Secure Care Clinic Tel: [phone]) Ext 64471 Email: [e-mail] or Danielle Ramsay, Head of Nursing, Low Secure, Tel: [phone]) Ext 62435, Email: [e-mail]

Hours of work are: 37 per week - : the service operates a long day shift pattern (both day and night shift) in accordance with NHS Tayside Rostering Policy.

NHS Tayside Internal Applicants: Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this as a secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview

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

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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