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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position:
An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Senior Healthcare Support Worker based at Central Clinic, Kilmarnock
What you will do:
Working as a Community Healthcare Support worker within the Kilmarnock District Nursing team within East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership you will have experience
You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills and have the ability to work on your own initiative, and a lone worker working within a variety of settings within the community. You should be able to provide evidence of personal development and a willingness to undertake appropriate training.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
SVQ3 in Healthcare related subject and / or equivalent knowledge gained in a relevant area through experience, on the job training and/or short courses or appropriate competency to undertake role.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
Skills required
Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake patient care and other tasks and activities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to show initiative and work without direct supervision as required, on a daily basis.
Organisational and time management skills.
PC skills.
Knowledge required
Training is provided to enable the HCSW to comply with the Mandatory Induction Standards
for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland 2009; and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers, both as amended from time to time.
Understands and complies with HCSW mandatory induction standards and code of conduct.
Completion and maintenance of statutory & mandatory learning activities.
Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Escort Policy, Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety.
You will be able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by the registered nurse (training will be provided).
You can demonstrate knowledge and competence of equipment used within the department to support the Registered Nurse and ensure that they are compatible and in good working order. Will escalate any concerns to a registered nurse.
Training and personal development
Completion of in house training programme as required.
Continues to develop knowledge and practice through a combination of instruction, on the job learning, attending teaching sessions and study days, where appropriate.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37 per week.
Full UK Driving Licence/Access to a Vehicle:
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.
INFO
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Nicola Robb, Charge Nurse via 07483167317 by email Nicola.Robb@aapct.scot.nhs.uk or Lyn Blain, Clinical Team Leader, via 07811 454310 or by email Anne.Blain@aapct.scot.nhs.u
From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
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