Health Care Support Worker

Job Description

Role Overview

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 has arisen for a Health Care Support Worker to join our team in Crieff Community Hospital on ward 2. Ward 2 is a Medicine for the Elderly ward delivering care which involves rehabilitation, ongoing in patient care, palliative care and ongoing assessment.

Responsibilities

The post holder will contribute to the care of our in patients, providing the highest quality of healthcare, supporting the registered nurses. Working on a busy ward you will work with the team along with other service professionals to meet the needs of patients providing safe holistic, patient centred and evidence based care. Applicants must have a positive attitude to change and endeavour to deliver high standards of patient care. You should have evidence of continuing development pertinent to the role although we are committed to delivering and supporting ongoing training and development.

Qualifications & Requirements

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Location

Perthshire is a wonderful area to work in with lots to see and do. Applicants are encouraged to take the opportunity of an informal visit to familiarise themselves with Perth & Kinross and to find out more about the post.

Working Hours

Hours of work are: 23hrs – Shift work (Day & Night Rotation) including weekends.

Contact

Informal enquiries to: Craig Paterson, Senior Charge Nurse, on Tel: or Finlay Goodfellow and Joann Mennie, Charge Nurse, on Tel: .

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