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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Support Worker within the Ward 208. Ward 208 is a busy surgical assessment ward & ambulatory clinic, where we manage emergency surgical referrals. The clinical area has high turnover due to the emergency assessment process, which requires candidates to be able to adapt change and work as a team member.
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, reliable, hardworking and motivated individual to join our team.
A caring, professional manner & excellent communication skills are essential. You must work well in high pressure environment and have the ability to changing situations.
Previous experience in the Acute/Clinic setting would be desirable. Candidate must be current with NHSG training and demonstrate ongoing development with clinical competencies. Surgical unit has practice educator team who support staff with further training with clinical skills.
Please specify on your application which position you are applying for.
If you are interested in finding out more about this post please direct informal enquiries to Senior Charge Nurse Gillian Stephen 01224 552243 OR SSN 01224 552536
This role does not meet the requirements for sponsorship
Vacancy may close early due to volume of applicants.
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