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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join our team within the Acute Medical Unit, Ninewells Hospital.
AMU is a dynamic and innovative healthcare environment which provides acute and emergency care to patients presenting with a variety of medical conditions, and also encompasses an Ambulatory Assessment Area. The post-holder will work with a range of services and healthcare professionals across the interface of acute and primary care. This post provides an opportunity to develop new knowledge and skills within a large diverse team.
Urgent Care Services, of which Acute Medicine Unit is part of, sits within the Medicine Directorate in NHS Tayside. The Acute Medicine Unit comprises of Acute Medical Assessment, Ambulatory Assessment and Short Stay Medicine.
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate that you are an effective communicator who works well within a team. You must have the ability and commitment to work as part of a team delivering high standards of patient care and continue to improve patient experience.
You should be educated to SVQII level and are required to achieve SVQIII or equivalent. You should be able to evidence excellent interpersonal skills and have experience as a Health Care Support Worker within an in-patient hospital setting.
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment.
This is a chance to fully develop and further enhance skills and knowledge you may already possess.
11.5 hr shifts will be worked over 7 days and include day and night rotation.
Informal enquires to: Stephanie McIntosh Senior Charge Nurse
Email: stephanie.mcintosh2@nhs.scot
Telephone: 01382 660111 Ext 40331
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
If you are a current member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Tayside.
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