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Job Summary
A part‑time Senior Healthcare Support Worker position within the Emergency Care Unit, comprising three 8 hour 45 minute shifts per week, varying between early, late and twilight schedules. The role is primarily based in the Paediatric Assessment Unit, with occasional rotation into the Paediatric Emergency Department.
Responsibilities
* Deliver safe and effective family‑centred care under pressure.
* Work within the Emergency Care Unit’s multidisciplinary team.
* Rotate between the Paediatric Emergency Department and the Paediatric Assessment Unit as required.
* Communicate effectively with patients, families and the general public from birth onwards.
Qualifications
* Experience in a paediatric healthcare setting or equivalent.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact with patients and families across a wide age range.
* Ability to work under pressure and provide high quality care in an emergency environment.
* Motivation to learn and develop professionally.
As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at gram.recruitment@nhs.scot.
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