Ward Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking an individual to join a dynamic nursing team within the NHS Tayside Hospital at Night Service. This role involves performing routine administrative tasks, supporting safe staffing levels, and requires compliance with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. Candidates should be prepared for potential travel to additional locations and maintain flexibility in working hours. This is an exciting opportunity for those looking to contribute to healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the HAN Shift Coordinator for administrative support.
• Ensure safe staffing levels during out-of-hours periods.
• Comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.

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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

An exciting opportunity exists for an individual to join a dynamic and enthusiastic nursing team within the NHS Tayside Hospital at Night (HAN) Service.

As an essential member of our team we will need you to work closely with the HAN Shift Coordinator to ensure a wide range of routine administrative and clerical duties are effectively and efficiently carried out to support the safe working of the HAN team. As part of your role you will be required to use flow charts to guide your decision making around safe securing of staffing levels in the out of hour period.

The main base for this post will be Ninewells Hospital with an expectation to go to Perth Royal Infirmary perhaps once or twice a month.

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.

Informal enquiries to:

Faith Kelley-Clunie, HAN Lead Coordinator on telephone: [phone] ext: 13847 or 33145 email: [e-mail]

Hours of work: Monday to Friday day shift, 4hr shifts.

Please note: This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.

Short‑listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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