Overview
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A Healthcare Support Worker vacancy has arisen within the Dalrymple Ward in the Galloway Community Hospital, Stranraer. We are seeking an enthusiastic, passionate and driven individual to join the Dalrymple team. Dalrymple ward is a 26 bedded ward with 24 beds for rehabilitation and a further two beds for palliative care patients.
We are looking for a Healthcare Support Worker to complement our existing, highly motivated nursing team. You will need excellent communication skills both verbal and non-verbal and have the ability to be a team player. Also written and computer work skills are essential. You will be responsible for providing high quality person centred care to inpatients with a variety of health care needs.
An SVQ level 2 in health and social care or previous experience of working within a health care assistant role would be an advantage. The successful candidate must be able to work flexibly (days and nights) to meet the shift patterns to cover a 24 hour period. The individual must have an interest in older adult nursing and enjoy working in a busy and fast paced environment.
Please contact Rachel Hutchinson, SCN Dalrymple Ward, if you have any further questions - Rachel.hutchinson@nhs.scot or Tel: 01776707733.
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