Healthcare Support Worker United Kingdom
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.
Are you a dedicated professional looking for a new and exciting challenge? We are looking for Healthcare Support Workers to join the team in our newly opened Acute Frailty Unit in Perth Royal Infirmary.
The Acute Frailty Team places each person at the heart of their care, delivering a person centred approach to those living with frailty. The post holder will work closely with and be supported by the SCN and Frailty Nurse and will develop close professional relationships with a wider multidisciplinary team including Medical teams, mental health professionals, Social Care colleagues, Community Nurses, Physiotherapists, and Occupational Therapists.
Due to the continued development of the Acute Frailty Unit, we are seeking to appoint individuals with the skills and motivation to deliver the highest standard of holistic care to our patients and families.
In the Acute Frailty Unit we believe that staff wellbeing and development is paramount in achieving high standards of patient care. A post in the Acute Frailty Unit will provide you with opportunity for personal and professional development through peer support, and structured education and training whilst being supported by our Clinical Educator.
We are recruiting to Band 3 HCSW posts for those with previous HCSW experience at this level.
Informal enquiries to SCN Caroline Dolan – [email protected] or Senior Nurse Rachel Hunt – [email protected]
Hours of work are: Full and Part time posts are available
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
