Senior Health Care Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a Senior Health Care Support Worker to provide high-quality nursing care as part of a multidisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to undertake training. Flexibility in shift patterns is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting is highly desirable.
• Willingness to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of high-quality nursing care.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Time Management

Job description

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

We are offering an opportunity for a Senior Health Care Support Worker based at Woodland View.

What you will do:

• You will support the delivery of high-quality nursing care, providing person-centred, recovery-focused interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• A genuine interest in working with persons experiencing mental health problems is essential. Experience of working within a care setting or role is highly desirable.
• You will work as a key component of a multidisciplinary team and should have excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills, along with a positive attitude and a proven ability to work as part of a team.
• Applicants should be willing to undertake training to develop skills and competencies as required.

Additional Information

For further details on the role, view the job description and person specification.

Requirements:

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• A positive attitude and ability to work as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training.

Hours:

2 positions - 32.1 hours per week. A flexible approach to shift patterns, including weekends and nights, is essential.

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:

UK driving licence is essential.

Contact:

For more information, contact Senior Charge Nurse Pamela Rennie or Deputy Charge Nurses Megan Hood and Don Cherry at 0129 422346.

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