Overview

Caithness General Hospital, Bignold Ward, Wick

NHS Healthcare Support Worker (Band 2)

Part Time, Permanent, 34.1 hours per week

Salary: £24,647 – £26,763 pro-rata

We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly team within the Bignold Ward at Caithness General Hospital, Wick.

We are a busy 21-bed post-acute and rehabilitation ward. We care for a variety of complex conditions such as stroke and neurological conditions, orthopaedics and elderly care.  This has led our team to develop an advanced skill set in many different areas of nursing.

As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will be supported in completing further training and gaining the experience needed to deliver a high standard of evidence based patient centred care.  You will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary team and will play a key role in implementing rehabilitation goals.  You will also be an essential team member by supplying pressure area care and personal care to vulnerable patients.

This is a permanent part-time post of 34.1 hours per week, working a rotational contract and covering a 7-day rota in accordance with service requirements.

Informal enquires should be made to Samantha Lea, Senior Charge Nurse, Tel: 01955 880311/314 or email: Samantha.lea4@nhs.scot

Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mailing northarea.recruitment@nhs.scot or by telephoning 01955 880404/880410.

Short-listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated.   Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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Closing date for Applications: 4th December 2024

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Tagged as: Caithness, North Highlands