Ward Assistant

Job title:

Ward Assistant

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.An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Oncology & Haematology Day Patient Area in Perth Royal Infirmary for an individual to join our team.Duties will include Administration duties and ordering of supplies. Answering phones and dealing with the public on a daily basis and carrying out general tasks to ensure a smooth and effective flow within the Day Area.Working closely with the Senior Nursing and Medical team would be expected, good communication is essential. Knowledge of Computer systems used within NHS Scotland would be beneficial but not essential as training would be given.The successful candidate will be well organised and able to communicate with a wide variety of staff, service users and the general public and have appropriate knowledge and skill of IT packages.NHS Tayside is a Values Based Organisation and is both passionate about and committed to the values of NHS Scotland which are:

• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, Honest and Responsibility
• Quality and Teamwork
• Care and Compassion

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.Informal enquiries to: ANP / SCN Patricia Irvine , Tel 01738 473904 ext 13904Hours of work are: 37 hours per week. Working Monday to FridayPlease note: This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.

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Expected salary

Location

Perth & Kinross

Job date

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 05:36:05 GMT

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