Overview
An exciting opportunity for a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) to work in a busy and evolving Acute Medical Ward. The successful candidate will support registered nursing staff to ensure the delivery of high‑quality care.
Responsibilities
* Support nursing staff in the provision of high‑quality patient care.
* Deliver relevant care without direct supervision.
* Communicate effectively with patients, carers and relatives.
* Carry out assigned tasks, ensuring safe, effective and person‑centred care.
* Participate in a comprehensive induction package and annual appraisal.
* Work within a 24‑hour service, rotating to include night duty.
Qualifications & Attributes
* Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
* Self‑motivated, enthusiastic and committed to delivering person‑centred care.
* Willingness to learn new skills and work in an acute setting.
* Prior experience desirable but not essential; full training will be provided.
* Must be a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme before appointment.
Working Hours & Salary
Part‑time position with a pro‑rata salary. Shift patterns cover 24 hours over 7 days, with an expectation to rotate onto night duty.
Equality & Diversity
We offer flexible working and family‑friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, as well as those 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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
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