SP261834 - Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Grampian; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for a Healthcare Support Worker (Band 2) in the Stroke Rehabilitation Unit East at Woodend Hospital, Aberdeen. The unit is a 34-bed mixed-gender ward delivering stroke rehabilitation with close MDT support from nurses, OT, physiotherapy, SLT, dietetics and medical staff.

We offer a robust induction and opportunities to develop a range of skills in caring for stroke patients, with a commitment to inclusion and lifelong learning.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to plan and prioritise workload.
• Commitment to lifelong learning and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centred care to stroke rehabilitation patients.
• Assist with day-to-day activities, rehabilitation tasks, and support to multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in induction and ongoing training to develop stroke-specific knowledge.

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker - Band 2

Stroke Rehabilitation Unit East

Specialist Rehabilitation Centre

Woodend Hospital

Do you have an interest in Stroke Rehabilitation? Look no further!

Fantastic opportunities have arisen for enthusiastic, motivated individuals with a genuine interest in Stroke Rehabilitation to join our specialised rehabilitation team.

We are a 34 bedded unit divided into two Wards East/West that cares for both female and male patients whose age range is 16 upwards.

Our team within SRU is multi-disciplinary comprising of Nurses, OT’s, Physiotherapists, Speech/Language Therapists, Dieticians and Medical staff of which you will work closely with.

We are also fortunate to have input from the Chest Heart and Stroke Nurses and Care Management.

We take your development very seriously and offer a robust induction programme with opportunities to develop many differing skills in caring for people who have had a stroke. You will also have the opportunity to take forward your role in stroke specific subjects in order to improve your knowledge and care for your patients.

The successful candidates will join a friendly, dynamic and evolving team.

If you have good communication skills, an ability to plan and prioritise your workload, are committed to lifelong learning and your aim is to deliver robust patient centred care, we would love to hear from you. Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed.

Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 16th November.

Informal enquiries, please contact Amanda Mitchell Senior Charge Nurse 01224 556486 [e-mail].

Vacancy may close early if there is a high number of Applicants

The Stroke Rehabilitation Unit reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.**

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.