Senior Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Chandigarh; On-site; INR 3,048,000 - 4,317,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is inviting applications for a part-time Emergency Department position at Caithness General Hospital in Wick. The role supports high standards of patient care on the front line and involves learning new skills in a dynamic team environment.

We are seeking an enthusiastic applicant committed to compassionate care, flexible across day and night duties, with a willingness to contribute to a positive NHS Highland culture and patient outcomes.

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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Emergency Department team at Caithness General Hospital, Wick.

The job is both challenging and rewarding. We are looking for an enthusiastic applicant who is willing to learn new skills and help us to deliver a high standard of care to the people of our community

The emergency department has a wide range of patients and is at the front line of emergency care, dealing with the emotional impact of distressing and challenging situations, including accidents and trauma.

If you think you have the qualities we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.

This is a part time permanent post of 27 hours working as per service requirements and covers both day and night duty.

Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Lynsay Moffat, Senior Charge Nurse, Emergency Department, Tel: [phone] or email [e-mail]

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).

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. 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.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork