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.
We are looking for a Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly team of Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists based within Perth Royal Infirmary.
You will provide a supportive role to your Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy colleagues working within Tay Ward/Inpatient areas at PRI. You will provide rehabilitation to the clinical caseload in a supportive role with the occupational therapist/physiotherapists. You will also undertake administrative and housekeeping duties including cleaning equipment and treatment areas. The post is based with ward teams, although this may change depending on service requirements.
Your role will include assisting with the day to day running of Inpatients wards undertaking some administrative and housekeeping duties including; infection control, monitoring and ordering of stock, collating and reporting patient statistics as well as working with patients providing them with assessment and rehabilitation. This role will require you to be a good communicator to both patients and staff both in person and on the telephone.
You must have an understanding of the role of Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy and have experience of working in a health or social care setting.
Education to SVQ level IV or equivalent would be advantageous and as a support worker, you will be required to achieve the mandatory induction standards for Health Care Support Workers in NHS Scotland.
Perth and Kinross Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy Services are committed to continued personal development through our clinical networks and are structured system of competencies/training and review is in place for support staff.
Applicants are encouraged to get in touch to find out more about the job and if possible, take the opportunity of an informal visit to meet the team.
Informal enquiries to Terrianne Thomson, Clinical & Professional Team Manager on (01738) 473703 for more information.
Hours of work are: 37 hours per week
Short listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly including your junk/spam folder.

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