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 innovative and exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant to join our team within the Hyper-acute Stroke Unit, Ward 5, Ninewells Hospital. The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate the ability to work with a level of autonomy whilst still under the supervision of the RN as well as use their enhanced skills with a view to delivering excellent care.
You should be educated to SVQII level and are required to achieve SVQIII or equivalent. You should be able to evidence excellent interpersonal skills and have experience as a Health Care Support Worker within an in-patient hospital setting.
This is a chance to fully develop and further enhance skills and knowledge you may already possess. You should be energetic, enthusiastic, reliable, highly motivated and interested in developing further within the role. You must have the ability to work with people and as part of a multi disciplinary team as well as the ability to reprioritise your workload due to unpredictable demand. You should be energetic, capable, flexible and interested in people. Evidence of delivering high quality compassionate care is essential.
You will be expected to have excellent working knowledge of the Mandatory Induction Standards For Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment
Informal enquiries to: Helen MCCallum, Senior Charge Nurse Email: Helen.nelson2@nhs.scot Telephone : 01382 660111 ext 33805

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