Senior Healthcare support worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ward 6C is looking for a healthcare support worker to join their nursing team. The candidate should be passionate about patient care and have strong time management skills. While experience in cardiology is beneficial, learning opportunities are available. This role involves working in a supportive environment dedicated to exceptional patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in a cardiology or general medicine ward is advantageous.
• Passionate about providing high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in a 30-bedded ward specializing in cardiology, endocrine, diabetes, and general medicine.
• Focus on improving Daily Dynamic Discharge and patient flow.

Skills

Time management

Team player

Interest in healthcare innovation

Job description

Ward 6C is now recruiting for an enthusiastic and motivated healthcare support worker to join our dynamic and supportive nursing team.

Working in a 30-bedded ward that specialises in cardiology, endocrine, diabetes, and general medicine, the successful candidate will be passionate about providing patients with the highest standards of care. An interest in healthcare innovation and a drive to improve Daily Dynamic Discharge and patient flow are desirable qualities.

You will need good time management skills, the ability to prioritise your workload, and be a team player. You will receive strong support from our team.

Experience in a cardiology or general medicine ward is advantageous, but Ward 6C offers valuable learning opportunities for healthcare support workers. Interested applicants are encouraged to contact the ward to learn more about our team’s work.

We have recently been nominated by UHI for providing exceptional clinical support to Nursing Students.

For informal enquiries, please contact SCN Chisholm at Ward 6C by phone: [phone].

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating discrimination. We aim for a workforce that is representative and where every employee feels respected and empowered. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

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NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles. We strive to foster a positive culture aligned with our NHS and Social Care values: Care and compassion, Dignity and respect, Openness, honesty and responsibility, and Quality and teamwork.

Note: NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours from 1 April 2024, with no change in pay. This change may temporarily require working up to an additional 30 minutes per week until new rosters are implemented.