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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.
We have an opportunity for someone to join the Adult Acute Admissions in patient team in NHS Ayrshire and Arran, more specifically working within Ward 11 at Woodland View, Irvine.
As a Band 2 health care assistant working at Woodland View facility within Ayrshire Central Hospital site you will support the delivery of high quality nursing care, providing person-centred, recovery focused interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
A genuine interest in working with persons experiencing mental health problems is essential and experience of working within a care setting or role is highly desirable.
If successful you will work as a key component of a multidisciplinary team and, as such, should have excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills along with a positive attitude and a proven ability to work as part of a team.
Applicants should be willing to undertake training to develop skills and competencies as required.
This is a permanent position with various hours available
A flexible approach to shift patterns will be essential with a focus upon working weekends and night shift.
For informal enquiries please contact; Senior Charge Nurse Alison Peden or Deputy Charge Nurse Kirsty Hunter and Tricia Brogan on 01294 322347
Applications are welcome from UK, EEA and non-EEA candidates.
As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to produce proof of your EU Settlement status from 1st July 2021 to demonstrate your Right to Work in the United Kingdom. Further information: https://www.gov.uk/settled-status-eu-citizens-families. Existing employees may be asked to provide evidence of their EU Settlement Status from 1st July 2021.