Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Clinical Physiology

NHS Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking experienced Senior Healthcare Support Workers to join their Clinical Physiology Team. This role involves performing critical clinical physiology tests, supporting patient care, and collaborating with a diverse team of healthcare professionals. Located in the scenic Scottish Highlands, this position offers the chance to work in a modern facility while enjoying a vibrant community. With a commitment to NHS values, this role emphasizes quality care and teamwork, making it a fulfilling opportunity for those passionate about patient support.

Benefits

Relocation Expenses

Access to Outdoor Activities

Positive Organizational Culture

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and good English communication skills are essential.
• Experience in caring for patients is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical physiology tests like ECGs and spirometry.
• Support clinical lists and patient care during cardiac scans.

Skills

Numeracy Skills

English Communication Skills

Computer Literacy

Patient Care Experience

Job description

Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Clinical Physiology

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We are recruiting experienced Senior Healthcare Support Workers for the Clinical Physiology Team at NHS Highland, mainly based in the Echocardiography section at Raigmore Hospital, Inverness.

You will work with a team of Cardiographers, Cardiac Physiologists, Consultant Cardiologists, and specialized Nurses, supporting clinical lists and patient care during cardiac scans.

You will perform clinical physiology tests such as ECGs, cardiac monitor fitting, neurophysiology electrode placement, and spirometry in inpatient and outpatient settings.

Your responsibilities also include stock management, patient transfers, and supporting administrative tasks within the department.

Applicants should possess strong numeracy, good English communication skills (written and spoken), computer literacy, and experience in caring for patients.

Raigmore Hospital is a modern facility serving the Scottish Highlands, offering a high quality of life with access to outdoor activities and a vibrant community in Inverness.

This role offers an opportunity to live and work in a scenic region, with potential relocation expenses. Note that this position does not qualify for a Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa, and NHS Highland cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship.

Interested candidates should complete the application via Jobtrain, without uploading a CV, and ensure their contact details are accurate. For assistance, visit this link.

For further information, contact Matthew Gibbins, Principal Cardiac Physiologist, at [e-mail] or call 01463 706003.

NHS Highland covers a vast area of 12,500 square miles, emphasizing a positive organizational culture aligned with NHS values: care and compassion, dignity and respect, openness and honesty, quality and teamwork.

From 1 April 2024, NHS Scotland will reduce the full-time workweek from 37.5 to 37 hours without pay change, applicable pro-rata for part-time staff. Temporary adjustments up to 30 minutes per week may occur during transition.