Health Care Support Worker

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 to join our team in Tayside Children’s Hospital

The HCSW will work closely with the multi-disciplinary team within the Children’s Day Case Surgery Unit (Ward 30)

We are looking for individuals who are keen to expand their skills and to work as part of a team and who would enjoy the challenge of working within a rapidly changing environment.

The Healthcare support worker will provide a high standard of care under the supervision of the registered nurse.

To meet the challenges of this position the individual(s) must have experience of working with children and families and possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

We will offer a comprehensive orientation package, encompassing a training and education programme suitable to the needs of the individual.

You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment

Shift pattern- Mon – Fri x 2 shifts 0730-2000 and 1 early or late shift per week

For informal enquiries please contact Donna Rowan, Senior Charge Nurse 01382 660111 ext 40375 Or Ashley Phillips Senior Nurse/Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner 01382 660111 ext 32716

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.