Senior Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Highland; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland in Dingwall is seeking a motivated Senior Health Care Support Worker (Band 3) to join the Mid Ross District Nursing Team. This role delivers high-quality care in patients' homes, care homes and within the community Investigation and Treatment Room, promoting independence and helping people live well in their communities.

You will work closely with registered nurses and the multidisciplinary team to provide person-centred care across a varied caseload, using both clinical and

Qualifications

• SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (SCQF Level 7) essential.
• Experience working in a health or social care setting.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care in patients' homes, care homes and within the community Investigation and Treatment Room.
• Work closely with registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver person-centred care across a varied caseload using clinical and non-clinical skills.

Education

SVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (SCQF Level 7)

Experience in health & social care

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Communication and interpersonal skills

Driving licence and access to own vehicle

Tools

Venepuncture (Desirable)

Job description

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Senior Health Care Support Worker (Band 3) to join the Mid Ross District Nursing Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to deliver 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

• SVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (SCQF Level 7) essential (Consideration will not be given to applicants without the relevant qualification)
• Experience working in a health or social care setting
• Ability to work independently 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

• Previous experience in a community or district nursing setting
• Competence in undertaking venepuncture
• Knowledge of person-centred care and clinical support tasks

Confidence using digital systems for record-keeping

Nicola Spence. District Nurse Team Lead Tel: [phone] Email:

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.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .