EG133890 - Senior Health Care Support Worker

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.

Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Band 3

Loirston Ward

Learning Disability Assessment and Treatment Unit

Mental Health and Learning Disability

Inpatient, Specialist Services and CAMHS

Permanent Rotational Post

Full time post – 37.5 hours per week

We are seeking to employ a full time, Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to work within our inpatient service to support individuals with a learning disabilities and associated complex needs.

We are looking for individuals with who will enjoy the challenge that the role offers while demonstrating enthusiasm and commitment to improving patient experience and outcomes, staff wellbeing and building a culture of nursing excellence

The post holder would be required to work on a full-time day/night rotational basis. We are looking for someone with past experience or genuine interests in supporting individuals living with a learning disability and/ or Autism. Level 3 Prevention and management of Violence and Aggression training is Essential. Experience in a care setting is desirable and further training will be given to the successful candidate.

If you have good organisational skills, a caring and friendly disposition, are a team player and possess good communication and interpersonal skills we would like to hear from you.

The post involves day and night rotation working a 12-hour shift pattern

Informal enquiries to Ruari McFie (Ruari.mcfie@nhs.scot) or Deputy Charge Nurses Kelsie-Louise Buchan (Kelsie.Buchan@nhs.scot) Laura Malone (Laura.malone@nhs.scot) on 01224 557027