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Don’t miss this opportunity to join the team at Hay Lodge Community Hospital. We are a nurse-led unit providing a 24hour inpatient service predominately for older people. We offer rehabilitation, and end of life care for people in the local community.
We are seeking a motivated and hardworking Healthcare Support Worker who would like to be part of a friendly and supportive multi-disciplinary team with an ethos of continuous improvement.
The post holder will liaise closely with nursing and therapy staff to deliver person centred care to impact on our patient’s health and wellbeing in a positive and proactive way.
The successful candidate will need to possess excellent communication skills, have an understanding of patient safety and demonstrate adherence to the organisational values. They must be able to work as part of a team but also under their own initiative to provide and document any care they provide.
The post holder must be flexible and able to work days and nights on the ward.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Caroline Wylie, Senior Charge Nurse on Telephone – 01721 722080 or Email– caroline.wylie@borders.scot.nhs.uk
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes.
***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***
*Please note: As this is a part time post the salary shown will be pro rata*
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.