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.
This is an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Assistant to join the District Nursing Service in Dundee. Working within a team(s) you will provide care to patients and support to their carers within a home/community setting.
Dundee Community Nursing Service is in the implementation phase of Transforming District Nursing and it is anticipated that this will bring significant opportunities for career pathways in the future. You will be well organised and have excellent communication skills.
Due to Health and Social Care integration, a commitment to multi disciplinary working with
the ability to adapt and manage change within the service is essential.
Working a variety of shifts over 7 days between 08.00 hrs and 22.00 hrs including weekends and public holidays.
Ability to travel across Dundee and the surrounding areas is essential.
Informal enquiries to: Pauline Cooney, Team Leader – email [email protected] telephone 07900 694314
Your performance must comply with the national “Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers 2009” and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.
Hours of work are: 18.75 hours over 5 days including weekends and public holidays, you should be willing to work a variety of shifts over the 24 hour period.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.
