Senior Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Thurso is seeking a motivated and caring individual for a part-time role at Dunbar Hospital. The position involves providing quality care for the elderly, with opportunities for skill development and training. Candidates must be enthusiastic and ready to work in a team. Contact for informal inquiries includes a Frailty Practitioner. This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visas.

Qualifications

• Experience in care of the elderly or palliative care is preferable.
• Keen to develop skills and undertake additional training.

Responsibilities

• Help provide good quality care.
• Work well in a team to support patients in a hospital setting.

Skills

Motivation

Caring attitude

Enthusiasm

Interest in developing skills

Job description

Overview

NHS Scotland is committed to equality and diversity and to 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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An opportunity has arisen to become part of our small team at Dunbar Hospital in Thurso.

We are looking for a motivated, caring and courteous person to help us provide good quality care. Candidates should be enthusiastic and keen to develop skills and undertake additional training to develop their role. Experience in care of the elderly/palliative care is preferable. This is a part-time permanent post of 32 hours per week, working 12.5 hour shifts (rotational contract). Job-share candidates will also be considered.

Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Sarah Budge, Frailty Practitioner, Mobile: [phone], email: [e-mail], or you can call Dunbar Hospital on 01847 893263 and ask to speak with the senior nurse on duty.

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing [e-mail]. Please quote Jobtrain reference 227971 on all correspondence. This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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