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Community Nursing Service
UIST TEAM
Health and Care Support Worker
Band 3 – £20,700 to £22,594 pro rata
Plus £1,074 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata
22.5 hours per week
Permanent post
We have an exciting opportunity for a Health and Care Support worker to join the Uist community nursing team.
The post holder will be a member of a team but the role will include phlebotomy and chronic disease monitoring within a clinical setting. The post holder will also have the opportunity to contribute in the care of patients in their own home or community setting under the direction of a registered nurse.
Some experience of working within a Community or General Practice setting and basic IT skills would be desirable for this role. Training and support will be provided.
A flexible working approach is required. You will be a car owner/driver with a full UK driving licence. Health and care support workers may be required to work in other areas of the Western Isles to provide cover as required.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
Informal enquiries to Mary Mackenzie Senior Charge Nurse, Mary.mackenzie@nhs.scot 07921 043935
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description.
Any further queries please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
Closing date: 10th March 2021
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