Senior Healthcare Support Worker

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

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran seeks a Healthcare Support Worker to deliver patient care in a multidisciplinary team. The role requires SVQ level 3 and excellent interpersonal skills. Various shifts available, including day and night.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caring environment is essential.
• Must have achieved SVQ level 3 or be working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the delivery of care for patients under supervision.
• Carry out patient observations and be familiar with NEWS.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

SVQ level 3

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.

Our purpose:

Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Our values:

• Caring, safe, respectful

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

What you will do:

An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker within Station 4, University Hospital Ayr.

You will actively participate in the delivery of care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered nurse, as part of the multidisciplinary team within the ward/department.

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:

Previous experience in a caring environment is essential, as is having achieved SVQ level 3 or working towards this qualification. You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to communicate well with members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be able to carry out patient observations and be familiar with NEWS.

For further information on the requirements for the role, please click the link below to view the person specification.

Hours:

1 position - 34 hours per week.

Various hours can be considered, which will be worked on a rotational basis covering day and night shifts, weekend working, and twilight shifts.

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

Senior Charge Nurse C Campbell or for further information, call 01292 610555 ext 14280/14281.

Additional Information:

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