Senior Healthcare Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Senior Health Care Support Worker (Band 3) to join the Mid Ross District Nursing Team.

As a Senior HCSW you will provide high-quality care to patients within a variety of settings including their own homes, care homes and within the community Investigation and Treatment Room. Promoting independence and supporting individuals to live well in their community.

Working closely with registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering person-centred care across a varied and rewarding caseload, utilising clinical and non-clinical skills.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working in a relevant health or social care setting
• Ability to work independently often unsupervised and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for work purposes (due to community nature of the role)

Desirable Skills & Experience

• The successful candidate will ideally be educated at SCQF level 7 in Health and Social Care. Alternatively have relevant experience within a community nursing setting and, be willing to work towards SCQF level 7 when in the post to meet the requirements of the HCSW educational Framework.
• Competence in undertaking venepuncture
• Knowledge of person-centred care and clinical support tasks
• Confidence using digital systems for record-keeping

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.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion – Dignity and respect – Openness, honesty and responsibility – Quality and teamwork