KWG218211 - Healthcare Support Worker - CTAC

NHS National Services Scotland; Peterhead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Peterhead seeks a Healthcare Support Worker for 16 hours a week. The role includes delivering care within a busy team, flexibility is essential, and various clinical skills are preferred. Training can be provided for motivated candidates. Successful applicants will contribute to multiple departments and must possess excellent communication and IT skills.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be willing to undergo further training.
• Ability to work under pressure to deliver safe care.
• Highly motivated and enthusiastic.

Responsibilities

• Deliver CTAC services for patients.
• Support outpatient department and minor injuries service.
• Flexibility to cover in different areas of the department.

Skills

Clinical skills (venepuncture, wound management, ECGs, INR)

Communication skills

IT skills

Teamwork

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker

Hours: 16hrs/wk Mon-Fri

Location: Treatment room/CTAC, Peterhead Community Hospital. Contract: Permanent

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced HCSW to become part of a busy team delivering a CTAC service for the patients of the Peterhead Locality. The department also includes an Out-Patients department and a Minor Injuries Service. This post would be predominantly within the treatment room, but flexibility is essential as the successful applicant may be asked to cover in other areas of the department.

Candidates must be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and willing to undergo further training.

Applicants should preferably have a broad range of clinical skills, e.g., venepuncture, wound management, ECGs, INR, but training can be provided for the right candidate.

The post holder must have the ability to work under pressure to deliver safe and effective care.

Effective team players with excellent communication and IT skills are essential.

These posts are for 16 hours per week, with scope to increase depending on service needs.

Informal enquiries to Jackie Leggat - Tel: [phone], email: [e-mail]

Interview Date: Tuesday 2^nd September 2025

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