Health Care Assistant

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 opportunity has arisen to join the well established nursing team within the Endoscopy Unit at Ninewells Hospital. This busy department provides a seven day service providing diagnostic and therapeutic services for a variety of investigations including Colonoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy, Gastroscopy, Urology, Bronchoscopy, EUS and ERCP for both out-patients and in-patients.

We are looking for an individual who will enjoy working in a challenging environment. A large part of the Health Care Support Worker roles involves the decontamination of endoscopes. Previous experience in this type of work would be an advantage.

There may be a requirement to travel and work at Perth Royal Infirmary Endoscopy Unit.

We want our Endoscopy Units to be places where patients come first, therefore we require an individual who will work as part of the Unit team, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective care for patients.

We will provide a tailored induction and development programme.

Informal enquiries to: Senior Charge Nurse Julie Dwyer or Charge Nurse Carol Dickson/Lauren McKenna, Tel: 01382 632750

Hours of work are: 32 hours per week

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly including Junk.