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An exciting opportunity has arisen for Health Care Support Workers (HCSP) who aspires to work in a busy / active and evolving Older Adult Inpatient Service. Elmview Ward is a transitional care ward for people with dementia and complex care needs. The successful candidate will provide support to the registered nursing staff to ensure the delivery of high quality care. Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. You will have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills and will be expected to deliver relevant care without direct supervision.
You must be committed to delivering person centered care which underpins the values of the Older Adults service. The successful candidate will be a committed individual with a desire to join a progressive, innovative Older Adults service. A keen interest in working in this area of mental health and the drive to learn new skills is essential.
The successful candidate must possess the ability to communicate well with patients, carers and relatives. Have the ability to carry out assigned tasks, ensuring delivery of high standard safe, effective and person-centred care. You will receive a comprehensive induction package and annual appraisal. The shift pattern of the inpatient service covers 24 hours over 7 days and there will be an expectation that successful candidates will rotate on to night duty.
If successful in your application, you will be offered the opportunity to undertake an SVQ2 or SVQ3 (dependent on band) in Health and Social Care, approximately 9 months after taking up post. It is expected that you complete this qualification, which will be fully funded by NHS Fife. Your Line Manager will provide you with more information once you are in post.
For informal enquiries please contact Stuart Rae, Senior Charge Nurse, or Shona Milligan, Charge Nurse, Elmview Ward on 01334 696057
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.