We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) to join the Mid & Upper Nithsdale Community Nursing Team in delivering quality care to housebound patients. This HCSW band 3 post is a 24 hour post which is inclusive of 3 Medical Centres in Mid & Upper Nithsdale. This is an excellent opportunity to join an innovative, compassionate and collaborative Community Nursing Team.
As part of this role, you will be working within an ever changing environment, alongside colleagues in the multidisciplinary Home Team, including Allied Health Professionals, Social Services & Public Health Improvement. The Home Team is integral to our Health and Social Care Partnership.
The Community Nursing Service operates an open access policy available 365 days a year. The service does not operate on a waiting list; care needs are prioritised and the team respond to planned and unplanned care. The post holder will be delivering care to patients as delegated by the Community Band 6 Nurse.
Experience of working within a community setting is preferred but is not essential.
This post will involve clinic and home visits in remote and rural areas. A current driving licence/able to travel independently around the region often to remote locations outwith public transport routes/times is an essential requirement of this post. However, if you have a disability which precludes you from holding a driving licence, consideration will be given if alternative transport can be arranged. Please detail how you would facilitate travel to clinics and home visits in your application.
Informal enquiries to Lisa.Mackie2@nhs.scot or Kerry.Little4@nhs.scot
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