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HealthCare Support Workers
Band 2, Band 3 & Trainee Band 3 Positions
NHS Lothian are recruiting Health Care Support Workers and have opportunities available at Band 2, Band 3 and Trainee Band 3 levels. We have an extensive range of specialties, covering a large geographical area.
If you have previous care experience or a complete novice and want to make a difference, we want to hear from you. Applying is easy, we operate a one application, you have one interview and there is one decision, all we ask is you detail your skills and identify if you have a preference in where you work on your application!
We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals who put patients first and who will work within our values. By joining our friendly and supportive teams, NHS Lothian will provide you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable skills and experience. We offer full and part time hours and flexible shift patterns - NHS Lothian is a fantastic organisation and a great place to work!
Band 2 Healthcare Support worker
- This is an entry-level role and would suit someone looking to get into a health care setting, no experience is necessary, all we ask is you have a passion for patient care who will put patients first! This is a personal care role working to a Band 2 job description.
Band 3 Trainee Healthcare Support worker
- You will be paid at a Band 2 level, while undertaking educational and clinical competencies to enable you to take on the full range of duties within the Band 3 Job descriptions. Following successful completion of the training program you will progress into the Band 3 pay scale, ideally within 9-12 months of starting.
Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker
- This role is suitable for someone with experience in Health care and or has attained SCQF level 6/7 in a health care related subject. This role encompasses the full duties within the Band 3 Job Description.
Spotlight on North & South East Edinburgh School Nursing Teams
Are you interested in being part of a team which is influential in helping to support children and young people? North & South East Edinburgh teams have exciting opportunities for Healthcare Support Workers to join their School Nursing teams.
The South East Edinburgh School Nursing team (based in Gracemount Medical Centre) has two vacancies available. The posts are permanent band 3 (term time) 20 hours per week posts across 5 days, Monday to Friday.
The North East Edinburgh School Nursing team (based in Allander House) has one vacancy available. The post is a permanent band 3 (term time) 20 hours per week across 5 days, Monday to Friday.
The roles of School Nurses has been refocused to help make Scotland the best place for children to grow up. The School Nursing service aims to support the health and well being of all children and their families, whilst offering more intensive support to those with the highest needs.
Health Care Support Workers support the School Nursing teams goal of making sure Scotland's children are happy, healthy and safe by undertaking designated tasks such as Health Screenings in Schools.
For further information please see the attached spotlight below, or contact the following people:
South East Edinburgh School Nurse Team - Yasmin McLean-Steele on - yasmin.mcleansteel@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
North East Edinburgh School Nurse Team – Ronnie Willetts on – ronnie.willetts@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk
Other opportunities are available, please see attached spotlights for further information.
You that will have the opportunity to discuss at interview which role is most suited to your current circumstances.
Following successful interview all roles will have Induction and a 12 week probation period, where full support will be given.
**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
Please note that this advert is for substantive posts only and not the staff bank.
If you are currently working within NHS Lothian in a substantive Health Care Support Worker post, and wish to transfer to another area at the same grade, an option that is available to you is the internal transfer process. Please speak to your Charge Nurse for more information.
Internal recruitment application process for nursing vacancies (scot.nhs.uk)
When completing the online application form please note if you have an area of preference. We will endeavor to place successful candidates in their area of preference if possible.
Please note that we anticipate that the interviews for this advert will take place on the 13th, 14th and 15th of February at the Comely Bank Centre in Edinburgh. These will be face to face interviews only.