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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.
With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full-time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week, there will be no change in full time pay.
Tayside Children’s Hospital, Ninewells
Children and Young People
Paediatrics
Health Care Support worker
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 Outpatient department or Acute Children’s Ward
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.
For further information please contact
Samantha Russell or Sasha Cochrane Senior Charge Nurse 01382660111 ext 334547 or 32871
Or
Ashley Phillips Senior Nurse/Advanced Paediatric Nurse Practitioner
01382 660111 ext 32716
Children’s Outpatients Mon- Fri 0830-1630
23 hr fixed term 1yr contract
29.5 hrs permanent contract
Acute Children’s Ward - Day and night rotation over 7 days
37.0 hrs and 30 hrs permanent contract
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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