Senior Healthcare Support Worker - #141807
NHS Scotland
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Ayr
Contract type: Full time
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.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our Purpose
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our Values
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here -
What You Will Do
An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare support worker within Station 4, University Hospital Ayr.
You actively participate in the delivery of care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered nurse, as part of the multidisciplinary team within the ward/ department.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
Previous experience in a caring environment is essential as is having achieved SVQ level 3 or working towards this qualification. You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to communicate well with members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be able to carry out patient observations and be familiar with NEWS.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours
1 position - 34 hours per week
Various hours can be considered which will be worked on a rotational basis covering day and night shifts, weekend working and twilight shifts.
These will be worked on a rotational basis covering day and night shifts, weekend working and twilight shifts.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Senior Charge Nurse C Campbell or if you require any further information on 01292 610555 ext 14280/14281
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.
Additional Information For Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
We are unable to provide sponsorship for b
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our Purpose
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our Values
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here -
What You Will Do
An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare support worker within Station 4, University Hospital Ayr.
You actively participate in the delivery of care for patients in support of and supervised by a registered nurse, as part of the multidisciplinary team within the ward/ department.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
Previous experience in a caring environment is essential as is having achieved SVQ level 3 or working towards this qualification. You will demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to communicate well with members of the multidisciplinary team. You will be able to carry out patient observations and be familiar with NEWS.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours
1 position - 34 hours per week
Various hours can be considered which will be worked on a rotational basis covering day and night shifts, weekend working and twilight shifts.
These will be worked on a rotational basis covering day and night shifts, weekend working and twilight shifts.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Senior Charge Nurse C Campbell or if you require any further information on 01292 610555 ext 14280/14281
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.
Additional Information For Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
We are unable to provide sponsorship for b
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