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Healthcare Support Worker - Ward 1 (Surgical)/ HDU (Ref: 121153)
Substantive, Full time 37.5 hours per week
Band 2 - Salary range - £19,609 - £21,615 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,971 per annum
Are you a Healthcare Support Worker or Nursing/Care Assistant looking for a new challenge and development opportunity? Ward 1 / HDU / DSU is a busy surgical unit that admits both adults and children that require surgery whether it’s planned surgery or emergency care. We strive to provide our patients with a patient centred approach to their care on an individual basis which includes a holistic methodology. The care provided is to an excellent standard in an extremely busy environment that is both challenging and rewarding. You will learn many new skills and enable patients to have the best possible standard of care.
You will have experience of working within a caring environment/role, together with effective written and verbal communication skills, numeracy and an interest in developing your skills in preventing healthcare associated infections (HAI) and ordering local stores.
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/
For an informal discussion or visit to Ward One, please contact Sheila Umphray or Heather Grant on 01595 743359, or 01595 743035.
Closing date: 23rd October 2022
Interviews: w/c 7th November 2022
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Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
For more information and to apply:
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