Healthcare Assistant Dundee, Scotland
Job description
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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to work within the Acute Medicine for the Elderly Unit (AME) in Ninewells. AME is a 24-bedded, short stay, elderly assessment unit, which currently receives patients from the Acute Medical Unit and the Emergency Department.
We are a unit that embraces change and improvement. AME utilises a multi-disciplinary approach to delivering the best care experience possible for patients, their families and carers therefore successful candidates would be expected to participate in current initiatives and improvements within the clinical environment.
These posts offer opportunities for individuals to further advance their skills and knowledge within the field of Acute Medicine for the Elderly nursing whilst working towards achieving evidence based competencies utilising the “Older Peoples Framework”.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the Care of Older People in an acute setting, possess a positive attitude to change and are committed to a high standard of person centred care. You should also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Informal enquiries to: Senior Charge Nurse Jennifer Stewart, Tel. 01382 633816
Email: [email protected]
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.
