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Senior Healthcare Support Worker (2 posts)
Emergency Department
Band 3 - £26,972 - £28,990 including Distant Islands Allowance pro rata per annum
Part Time: 24 Hours per week – Permanent
Part Time: 27 hours per week – Fixed-term for 1 year
An exciting opportunity has arisen for highly motivated healthcare support worker to work as part of the multi-disciplinary team in the Emergency department.
The Emergency Department is a busy and diverse unit caring for the unscheduled Emergency Care for the population of Orkney. It comprises 2 resuscitation bays, a minor injury room and 4 assessment beds for acute presentations.
The post holder will carry out assigned tasks, including direct patient care within the Emergency Department. Shifts are 12 hour day shifts on a roster basis but nights may be required.
The successful candidate will have experience of working in care, hold an SVQ in Health and Social Care or working towards it, or have demonstrable evidence of competence through working experience. Previous experience in acute care is desirable but not essential.
Role specific training, support and development will be provided to the successful candidates.
They will also have excellent communication skills, be able to prioritise and work flexibly in an unpredictable workload environment. The ability to work as part of a team while maintaining confidentiality at all times is essential.
For further information on this post, please contact Senior Charge Nurse Moira Sinclair 01856 888235 email moira.sinclair@nhs.scot
A Recruitment Pack is available to download below.