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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.
We are looking for individuals with excellent communication and organisational skills who can work using their own initiative and work as part of a team to join a busy, dynamic and patient centred service.
They will be responsible for operational deployment of Out of Hours Cars and GPs across Tayside, ensuring that all cars are dispatched to the most appropriate person and are dealt with in a timeous manner.
The successful candidate will work closely with Out of Hours Team, other Health professionals and Agencies. You must have ability to work under pressure and take decisive action to preserve service cover and patient safety, possess good oral and written communication skills and have knowledge of the geography of Tayside.
Hours of work are: As and when required, Monday to Sunday. You will cover a range of daytime/evening/overnight/public holiday shifts during periods of planned and unplanned (short notice) staff absence, including public holidays. Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Informal enquiries to: Graeme Dunn, Tel 01382 660111 Ext. 36962, Graeme.dunn@nhs.scot
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.
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