Health Care Support Worker

Employer: NHS Scotland 

Position: Health Care Support Worker (Band 2/3)
Salary: £26,696 – £28,988 per year
Job Type: Part-time 

Work location: Dundee 

FULL 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.

Ward 3 Ninewells is a fast paced, busy 30 bedded Respiratory Unit where we enjoy delivering the best care journey and experience for our patients. Our team is made up of a range of experienced RNs and HCSWs who have a passion for Respiratory Care and enjoy working alongside each other in professional friendship and support. We have a wide team around us, where Consultants, Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Specialist Nurses all come together regularly to discuss and develop the best supported pathways and journeys for the patients in our care.

If this sounds like a team you want to be part of then we want you to come and see us and encourage your application to join our team. We are looking for individuals who are motivated and committed to providing the best care experience for our patients every day. We offer a great opportunity to develop and learn, and you will be supported through learning to enhance your skills and knowledge in a fast-paced ward. You will need to be energetic, capable, flexible and have a genuine interest in helping and supporting people.

Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential – we will support you to contribute to delivery of highest levels of patient comfort as well as maintaining the upkeep and safety of the unit by helping to participate in regular audit.

You will join a flexible team in this busy working environment with shifts over a seven day and night rotation. Respiratory is a team with strong leadership who work together and provide high quality patient care.

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

Your Responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality patient care maintaining comfort plus unit safety standards consistently.

• Supporting registered nurses within fast-paced respiratory ward environment effectively.

• Participating in regular audits plus unit upkeep ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

Work Schedule

Hours of work are: 29.6 hours per week

You Will Have

• Energetic, flexible approach with genuine commitment to patient care experience essential.

• Team working capability thriving within fast-paced hospital ward environment confidently.

• Willingness achieving Mandatory Induction Standards plus Healthcare Support Worker Code of Conduct.

• Hospital experience desirable but comprehensive training support provided for new starters.

Requirements

• Commitment delivering highest patient care levels within specialist respiratory medicine setting.

Benefits

• Supportive team environment 

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Application Process

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