Healthcare Support Worker

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 seeking a Band 3 Healthcare Support worker to join our team in ward 23b to work within Neurosciences, specialist services, Ninewells.

Ideally, we are looking for an individual with good communication Skills and the ability to work as part of the multidisciplinary team. You will carry out duties for patients, carers, and relatives in support of and supervised by the Registered Nurses.

Experience in working within a caring environment, experience of working with individuals with complex care needs or having a recognised equivalent healthcare qualification would be an advantage but not essential. The successful candidates must be willing to undertake any training necessary to meet the demands of the role.

Your performance must comply with the national “Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers 2009” and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.

Hours of work are 36 hours per week worked. Shift patterns day and night shifts (11.50 hours per shift).

Informal enquiries to: SCN Karen Kose, Ward 23b EXT 58992

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

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