Senior Healthcare Support Worker

TN United Kingdom; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker within Station 4, University Hospital Ayr. You will participate in patient care under supervision, requiring previous experience in a caring environment and excellent communication skills. The role involves various shifts and teamwork within a multidisciplinary setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a caring environment is essential.
• Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in delivering 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

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Location:

Wishaw, United Kingdom

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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. 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:

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here.

What you will do:

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

You will actively participate in delivering care for patients under the supervision of a registered nurse, as part of the multidisciplinary team within the ward/department.

For more details, please view the full job description through the link below.

Knowledge, training, and/or experience required:

Previous experience in a caring environment is essential, along with achieving SVQ level 3 or working towards it. You should demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to communicate effectively with the multidisciplinary team. You will need to carry out patient observations and be familiar with NEWS.

Further details are available in the person specification linked below.

Hours:

One position - 34 hours per week, with various hours on a rotational basis covering day and night shifts, weekends, and twilight shifts.

If you wish to learn more about the role, please contact:

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

UK legal requirements mandate that applicants demonstrate the right to work in the UK. This is verified by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Please review the attached Candidate Information Pack for details. Ensure you have the appropriate right to work or that your application qualifies for sponsorship before applying. The recruitment team cannot answer individual queries at this stage. For more information, please visit the provided link.