Job Description
Would you like to like to develop and enhance your career? An opportunity has arisen within Ward 5 at the Queen Margaret Hospital for Health Care Support Worker to join our team.
You will be expected to provide support to the nursing team, by carrying out an extended range of assigned clinical tasks as well as direct patient care. You will work as part of a team promoting the delivery of high quality, seamless, equitable and accessible care to patients. You must have effective communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate your commitment to patient safety and confidentiality. An active interest in working within a Care of the Older Adult setting and the ability to rise to the challenge of working within Rehabilitation setting is essential.
Minimum significant experience working a Band 2 (or equivalent) is required. You will be expected to participate in any training required and work on a regular basis without direct supervision from a registered nurse.
Ward 5 offers a rotational shift pattern, consisting of days and nights over 7 days. The ward currently works a 12.5 hour shift pattern.
For informal enquiries, please contact Kelly Birrell, Senior Charge Nurse, Ward 5 on 01383 627005 ext. 25105.
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.