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PLEASE NOTE THIS IS AN INTERNAL VACANCY ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT NHS SCOTLAND STAFF
NHS Borders Outpatient Department currently deliver clinics to 26 specialties over 3 outpatient areas within Borders General Hospital. A vacancy has arisen within our Outpatient Department for an experienced band 3, various hours.
Job Overview
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and motivated Health Care Support Worker (band 3) to join our established nursing team. You will be responsible for delivering unsupervised safe and effective care in an out‑patient setting, closely supporting Consultants and Specialist Nurses with clinical and non‑clinical practice.
Responsibilities
* Deliver unsupervised safe and effective care in an out‑patient setting.
* Support Consultants and Specialist Nurses with clinical and non‑clinical practice.
Requirements
* Flexible and resourceful.
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
* Aspiring to deliver exceptional standards of care.
Pay and Hours
As from 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full‑time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part‑time hours will be reduced pro‑rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.
Important Notice
We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy once a sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Criminal Records Check & PVG Scheme
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.
Work Eligibility
To work in the United Kingdom, you must demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country. This requirement is granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK as part of pre‑employment checks. You can evidence this through various routes, including visa types, EU settled and pre‑settled status, or a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa if the employer is a licensed sponsor and the post meets the salary threshold.
It is essential that you already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or the post would be eligible for sponsorship before submitting your application.
Contact
For further information or to visit, please contact Andrea Huggan, Senior Charge Nurse on 01896 826528.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Applications are welcomed from all sections of society.
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