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We are looking for experienced health care assistants to join our Emergency Department in the role of Health Care Support Worker. As part of a multidisciplinary team you will provide care to patients. You will support the registered nurses in the provision of direct patient care to a variety of patient groups, recording of observations, delivery of minors treatments, extended clinical skills and housekeeping duties as required. Essential to the role is phlebotomy skills and the ability to undertake ECGs. You must have good organisation skills and work well as part of a team. Previous health care experience is highly desirable for this role. Additional training appropriate to the Emergency Department will be provided to successful candidates.
We have part time and full time positions available, working a 12.5 hour shift pattern over day and night shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
If you feel this role is for you, we would welcome your application.
If successful in your application, you will be offered the opportunity to undertake an SVQ2 or SVQ3 (dependent on band) in Health and Social Care, approximately 9 months after taking up post. It is expected that you complete this qualification, which will be fully funded by NHS Fife. Your Line Manager will provide you with more information once you are in post
Informal enquiries to Senior Charge Nurses Esther Davidson or Louise Curran via telephone 01592 643355 ext 29780 or 21625 or email Esther.Davidson@nhs.scot or Louise.Curran@nhs.scot
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.