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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.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our Purpose
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our Values
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What You Will Do
An opportunity has arisen to join the Adult Acute Admissions in patient team in NHS Ayrshire and Arran, more specifically working within ward 10
As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker working at Woodland View facility within Ayrshire Central Hospital site you will support the delivery of high quality nursing care, providing person-centred, recovery focused interventions as part of a multidisciplinary team.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
With an SVQ3 in Healthcare related subject and / or equivalent knowledge gained in a relevant area through experience, on the job training and/or short courses or appropriate competency to undertake role, you will have a genuine interest in working with persons experiencing mental health problems is essential and experience of working within a care setting or role is highly desirable.
You will work as a key component of a multidisciplinary team and, as such, should have excellent communication, interpersonal and time management skills along with a positive attitude and a proven ability to work as part of the team.
You should be willing to undertake training to develop skills and competencies as required.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours
37.5 hours per week
A flexible approach to shift patterns will be essential including unsocial hours of working weekends and night shift
Driving Licence/Car Ownership
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Senior Charge Nurse Pamela Rennie or Deputy Charges Megan Hood or Don Cherry on 01294 322346
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