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Healthcare Support Worker
Hours: 37 hours per week.
Location: Acute Stroke Unit Ward 305/306, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Acute Stroke Unit for a band 3 to become part of our team. The unit has up to 24 acute beds caring for patients with many different complex care needs. We have in house training courses available with a specific learning pathway for stroke development.
The Acute Stroke Unit delivers a high standard of care for up to 24 patients split across two wards male/female. The unit receives patients 24/7, delivering a high quality of care to all patients. There are dedicated teams of Medical and Nursing staff, appropriately trained and with the necessary skills to enable this to be achieved
The post holder with have to undertake all appropriate stroke training such as-stroke core competencies, dysphagia awareness and all mandatory training. The successful candidate should be kind and compassion towards the complex and varying needs of the Acute Stroke patient and assisting in their rehabilitation.
If this sounds like the job for you and you would like more information, please contact SCN Jacqui Bell on 01224 552781 or 01224 553741.
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.