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Are you a compassionate and Motivated individual looking to make a real difference in patient care? The Medical High Dependency Unit is seeking a dedicated band 3 Healthcare Support worker to join our dynamic team.
As a key member of our Multidisciplinary team, you will support the delivery of high-quality, person-centered care to acutely unwell patients who require an enhanced level of monitoring and support. This is a fast-paced and rewarding environment where your contribution will be valued every day.
Key Responsibilities
Deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care under the supervision of registered nurses.
Assist with personal care, mobility, nutrition, and hygiene needs
Support clinical tasks such as venepuncture, catheter care, and wound care (following training and competency sign off).
Uphold infection prevention and control standards and contribute to a safe, clean environment.
Uphold patient safety with occasional oraganisational movements to other care areas.
What we are looking for
SVQ level 3 in healthcare, or a willingness to work towards this
A proven ability to work effectively in a team and independently
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A calm, empathetic, and resilient approach to personal care
A willingness to undertake further training and development.
If you are ready to become part of a supportive and skilled critical care team, then we would love to hear from you.
If you would like to discuss this opportunity further, then please do not hesitate to contact our Senior Charge Nurse team on 01592 643355 - SCN Carol Slater (Ext 20029)or SCN Lorna Henry (EXT 26624)
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK websitehere.
For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be foundhere.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form.
We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
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.
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