Healthcare Support Worker Cupar, Scotland
Job description
We seek a driven individual to join Radernie Low Secure Unit, which is a dynamic multidisciplinary team,
Radernie Ward is a 10 bedded unit with an additional step-down unit providing recovery & rehabilitation focussed care to a population of male patients within a forensic framework.
You will be a key member of our multi-disciplinary team, adopting a pro-active approach to delivering therapeutic recovery care working alongside Registered Nurses, Occupational Therapists and other members of the multidisciplinary team to a patient group of highly complex individuals, who experience a range of mental health problems which impacts on their day to day functioning.
You will be expected to contribute to the delivery of care in a person centered manner following guidance and direction from registered members of the team alongside maintaining the standards required for the needs of the forensic service in line with safety and security.
Mental Health Services within Fife are committed to individual development through the provision of protected CPD time and opportunities for professional and personal development, reviewed through the TURAS system.
If successful in your application, you will be offered the opportunity to undertake an SVQ2 or SVQ3 (dependent on band) in Health and Social Care, approximately 9 months after taking up post. It is expected that you complete this qualification, which will be fully funded by NHS Fife. Your Line Manager will provide you with more information once you are in post.
For informal enquiries please contact Glen Lomax Senior Charge Nurse, Radernie Low Secure Unit, Stratheden Hospital, Cupar 01334 696097 or [email protected]
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.
