PM199421 - Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Elgin; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a motivated Healthcare Support Worker for a permanent position. In this role, you will be integral to the women's health clinic, performing essential tasks such as obtaining blood samples and recording vital observations. Your contributions will help maintain high standards of care and cleanliness within the hospital environment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team committed to providing quality healthcare services. If you are flexible, eager to learn, and passionate about supporting patient care, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required but SVQs are an advantage.
• Experience in venepuncture and confidence with computers is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for observations and obtaining blood from antenatal women.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and equipment stock levels.

Skills

Venepuncture

Computer Skills

Hospital Experience

Education

SVQ (Scottish Vocational Qualification)

Job description

NHS GRAMPIAN

Dr Gray’s Hospital

Healthcare Support Worker

Ward 3

Health Care Support Worker – Band 3 - Permanent post

Minimal Qualifications – No formal qualifications required but SVQ’s an advantage.

Experience – Venepuncture experience, confidence with computers is essential and previous hospital experience is desirable.

We are looking for a highly motivated and flexible individual to work within our hospital-based women’s health clinic. In this post, the Health Care Support Worker will be responsible for observations, obtaining blood from antenatal women, and recording findings on the hospital system. As part of the team within the clinic setting, they will also have a responsibility to maintain high standards of cleanliness, maintain equipment, and stock levels.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit, please contact Senior Charge Midwife Tracy Stronach – 01343 567580 or by emailing [e-mail].

Interviews will be held the week commencing Friday 28^th February 2025.

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.

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