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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.
1 x 37.5 hours Senior Healthcare Support Workers Community Secondary Care Hub within Aberdeen City
Band 3 Health Care Support Worker post to be worked over 5 days (occasional Saturday may be required)
A senior HCSW post has arisen in Ambulatory Care within Aberdeen City Community Secondary Care Hubs. (Basic Observations, Phlebotomy, ECG and Urinalysis) for Secondary Care patients in the community.
Although there are multiple hubs across both Aberdeen City and the Shire, Aberdeen City will be the focus.
Access to a car and driving licence are essential as is a willingness to travel to the various hubs when required.
We are looking for hard working individuals who can work well under pressure due to the high volume of work and patients that pass through our clinics on a daily basis. Someone who is forward thinking and adaptable with the ability to prioritise their own workload. Candidates will be expected to help plan and carry out the day to day running of the clinic with remote support from the already well established team. Individuals should be someone who is motivated, trustworthy, communicates well with others, and is aware of their own limitations. Experience in Venepuncture would be advantageous but full training will be given.
There will be some lone working involved and experience of lone working and managing own workload would be advantageous.
Informal enquires to SCN Marie Moreton 01224 554125 marie.moreton@nhs.scot
SSN Sharon Hepburn 01224 555395 sharon.hepburn@nhs.scot
SSN Susan Brittain-long 01224 550867 susan.brittain-long@nhs.scot
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