Primary Care Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Saltcoats; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Primary Care Healthcare Support Worker. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patient care in the community. You will be responsible for delivering quality, person-centered nursing interventions and supporting a diverse patient population. The position emphasizes teamwork, respect, and a commitment to high standards of care. With opportunities for training and development, this is an excellent chance to grow your career in healthcare while making a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Community/General Practice setting is desirable.
• Training will be provided to fulfill job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of quality nursing care in a community setting.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Person Centred Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

SCQF Level 7 (SVQ 3 in Healthcare)

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.

Who we are:

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An opportunity has arisen for permanent Primary Care Healthcare Support Worker based in North Ayrshire.

What you will do:

You will be responsible for supporting the delivery of quality person centred nursing care and defined nursing interventions, primarily in a Community and Treatment Room Setting, to a cluster population and the wider locality.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

SCQF Level 7 e.g. SVQ 3 in healthcare or equivalent qualification

Community/General Practice experience is desirable but not essential as learning required to fulfil the responsibilities of the post will be supported in practice.

We welcome applicants from HCSW interested in a career in Primary/Community Care.

Hours:

37 per week

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

UK car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact

Sam O’Ware, CTAC Team Leader (South) on 07921492217 or Samantha.o'[e-mail]

Holly Burns, CTAC Team Leader (North) on 07766802919 or [e-mail]

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