Health Care Support Worker

Job title:

Health Care Support Worker

Company

NHS Scotland

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 individuals who will enjoy working within a fast paced environment and high turnover of patients. You will be required to participate in continual service and personal development and deliver a high quality of patient focused care.You should demonstrate excellent nursing skills and an ability to deliver evidence-based practice and promote the delivery of high standards of care. You should have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, possess good organisational skills and be willing to develop skills appropriate to the area.Depending on previous experience, the successful candidate will commence post at Band 3 or will commence post at band 2 and will be encouraged to achieve Band 3 competencies within 3-6 months and then will progress to a Band 3 pay scale.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.Informal enquiries to: Morag Carlin, Senior Charge Nurse Tel: 01382 660111 Ext 32158 or Lynne Peters Charge Nurse Ext 33814 or Cat Hill Charge Nurse Ext 33814.Hours of work variable – full time or part time depending on candidates 11.5 hour shifts (Day / Night Rotation)NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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Location

Dundee

Job date

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 06:59:09 GMT

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