Senior Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a Senior Health Care Support Worker (Band 3) to join the Mid Ross District Nursing Team. The role involves delivering high‑quality care to patients in homes, care homes and within the community, working closely with nurses and the multidisciplinary team to provide person‑centred support.

The ideal candidate will have health/social care experience, strong communication skills, a full UK driving licence and be able to work independently and as part of a

Qualifications

• Experience in health or social care setting
• Ability to work independently often unsupervised and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for work purposes (community role)
• The successful candidate will ideally be educated at SCQF level 7 in Health and Social Care or willing to work towards it
• Competence in venepuncture
• Knowledge of person-centred care and clinical support tasks
• Confidence using digital systems for record-keeping

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to patients within their homes, care homes and in the community.
• Work closely with registered nurses and multidisciplinary team to deliver person-centred care.
• Promote independence and support individuals to live well in their community.
• Utilise clinical and non-clinical skills to support care delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Teamwork

Driving licence

Venepuncture

Digital records

Education

SCQF Level 7 in Health and Social Care

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Senior Health Care Support Worker (Band 3) to join the Mid Ross District Nursing Team.

As a Senior HCSW you will provide high-quality care to patients within a variety of settings including their own homes, care homes and within the community Investigation and Treatment Room. Promoting independence and supporting individuals to live well in their community.

Working closely with registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering person-centred care across a varied and rewarding caseload, utilising clinical and non-clinical skills.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working in a relevant health or social care setting
• Ability to work independently often unsupervised and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for work purposes (due to community nature of the role)

Desirable Skills & Experience

• The successful candidate will ideally be educated at SCQF level 7 in Health and Social Care. Alternatively have relevant experience within a community nursing setting and, be willing to work towards SCQF level 7 when in the post to meet the requirements of the HCSW educational Framework.
• Competence in undertaking venepuncture
• Knowledge of person-centred care and clinical support tasks
• Confidence using digital systems for record-keeping

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.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork