Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Perth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland invites applications for a Healthcare Support Worker within the Endoscopy Unit at Perth Royal Infirmary. The role focuses on the decontamination of endoscopes and working as part of a busy unit providing diagnostic and therapeutic services.

You will join a team delivering safe, effective care for patients across a five-day service. Induction and development programmes will be provided; travel to Ninewells Hospital may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience in decontamination of endoscopes would be an advantage.
• Ability to work as part of a Unit team delivering safe, effective care.

Responsibilities

• Carry out endoscope decontamination to required standards.
• Work as part of the Endoscopy Unit team to deliver safe, effective patient care.
• Adhere to the NHS Scotland Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.
• May travel to the Endoscopy Unit at Ninewells Hospital when required.

Skills

Endoscope decontamination

Team player

Willingness to travel

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.