Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Shetland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking a Health Care Support Worker to assist in outpatient departments. The role involves supporting various medical services while developing new skills in areas such as diabetic foot screening and aseptic procedures. The candidate should be enthusiastic and have experience in a healthcare support role. This position offers a salary range of £28,011 - £30,230 per annum, plus a distant island allowance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Health Care Support Worker or Senior Health Care Support Worker.
• Enthusiasm to take on new challenges.
• Skills in venepuncture and 12-lead ECG preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support various local and visiting services across medical and surgical specialties.
• Develop skills in diabetic foot screening and visual acuity testing.
• Assist with aseptic procedures like minor operations and eye injections.

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Band 3 - Salary Range £28,011 - £30,230 per annum pro-rata plus

Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum pro rata

Are you an experienced Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) or Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) with enthusiasm to take on a new challenge?

The outpatient department supports a variety of local and visiting services across medical and surgical specialties. These include minor operations, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology, and more. Alongside venepuncture and 12-lead ECG, you will have the opportunity to develop skills in diabetic foot screening, visual acuity testing, and assisting with aseptic procedures such as minor operations and eye injections. This post offers a great opportunity for an HCSW looking to develop new clinical and communication skills, including leading clinics independently.