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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 healthcare assistant to work as a member of our nursing team within Tay Ward based in Perth Royal Infirmary.
Tay Ward provides rehabilitation care for older adults. We promote a multidisciplinary approach to person centred care by supporting personal and therapeutic goal setting to enable patients to meet their optimum level of independence on discharge.
You will deliver quality and individualised care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and as part of the wider multidisciplinary team.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team within this busy environment.
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 & ward visits are welcomed by: Senior Charge Nurse Sandra Griffin or Charge Nurses Angela McGregor and Gillian McIntosh, Tay Ward, Tel: 01738 473469
Hours of work are: 37 hours - currently working a 12-hour shift pattern. Fixed Term for 23 months
Current NHS Tayside employees -Written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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