About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the team within our Cardiology Department. Cardiology is a 26 bedded ward with both Cardio and General Medical Patients. As a Health Care Support Worker, you will also be expected to work in our 8 bedded CCU ward.
As a team player with excellent communication skills and flexibility, you will contribute to service development, work effectively as part of a team, and work independently delivering high quality, patient‑focused care in a busy and demanding environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide support to the registered nursing team by carrying out an extended range of assigned clinical tasks.
* Provide direct patient care.
* Perform associated administrative duties.
Requirements
* Previous experience of working within a healthcare setting (essential).
* Completion of SVQ 3 (preferred).
* Adaptability to change and the ability to work without direct supervision.
* Capability to work rotational shifts – days, nights and weekends.
* Membership in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.
* Legal right to work in the United Kingdom, or eligibility to be sponsored.
Benefits & Conditions
* Full‑time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week as per the Agenda for Change – pay will not be affected due to a corresponding increase in hourly rate.
* Flexible working and family‑friendly policies.
* We fully support disabled candidates, candidates with long‑term conditions and neurodivergent applicants – reasonable adjustments will be made.
* NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society and is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce.
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