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.
Healthcare Support Worker, Band 2 / progress to Band 3
Are you looking for the next step in your healthcare career? Do you want to develop, work with people and really make a difference? Could this be the training opportunity and role you have been looking for?
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will be working at the heart of our multidisciplinary teams delivering high quality, patient-centred care. You will be supervised and report to an Assistant Practitioner or Registered Nurse. This will require you to be able to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals, both verbally and in writing, to share our commitment to maintaining high standards in everything we do, and to demonstrate that you can work effectively within a team that behaves in accordance with our vision and values.
We are seeking to recruit an individual who is committed to delivering outstanding patient care and takes pride in what they do. A caring, professional manner and excellent communication skills are essential. You must work well in a high-pressure environment and have the ability to adapt to challenging situations.
The post will be based in Acute Medicine for the Elderly East (Ward 16), which is a 24 bedded unit that supports a 48-72 hour patient journey. This area provides inpatient care which is patient-centred and aims to maximise each patient’s potential for recovery, supported by an excellent Multi Disciplinary Team.
Induction Standards & Code of Conduct
Your performance must comply with the national "Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers 2009" and the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.
Informal enquiries to:
Siobhan Lonie SCN 01382 633816 Email:
Siobhan.lonie@nhs.scot Hours of Work:
You will be expected to work a variety of rotational day and night shifts, including weekends. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
Application Process To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:
Accessibility Statement If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub
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Siobhan.lonie@nhs.scot Hours of Work:
You will be expected to work a variety of rotational day and night shifts, including weekends. Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link:
Application Process To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link:
Accessibility Statement If you wish to participate in the Job Interview Guarantee Scheme and have been invited to interview, please contact the Hiring Manager as detailed in the advert to discuss any special requirements that you will need to enable you to attend the interview. Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately. Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account for updates. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub
for advice and support
with any system issues. We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain. Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments. Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside.
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