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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 an experienced Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW) in the Tayside Out of Hours Service. The HCSW will work as part of our multi disciplinary team delivering urgent care to patients in the Out of Hours (OOH) period. You will carry out routine individual care duties for patients, clients, carers and relatives, delegated and supervised by a Team Leader or registered nurse, as well as carry out assigned duties to maintain a safe, person-centred environment.
You must be caring with excellent communication and organisational skills. Good IT skills and previous experience in a Healthcare Assistant role is essential. In return, we will offer you the opportunity to further develop your career in an environment where you can have a direct impact on delivering high quality patient care.
You must be flexible and able to work all shift patterns within a 24/7 working rota which includes Christmas, New Year and Public Holidays.
THESE ARE NIGHTSHIFT & WEEKEND POSITIONS and enhancements will be paid for this role. Your main base will be in Kings Cross Hospital Dundee, but as a Tayside-wide service the ability to drive and travel throughout Tayside to our Primary Care Emergency Centres, (PCECs) and working with the MDT in the wider OOH service is also a requirement of the post.
You will be required to achieve the mandatory induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Informal enquiries in the first instance should be made to: Sharon Mooney OOH PA/Office Manager NHS Tayside OOH Service on 01382 424005 or sharon.mooney@nhs.scot.
Hours of work are: various hours available
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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