Clinical Support Worker, ICU

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated enthusiastic, kind, caring and hard working HCSW to work within our Critical care department. The Intensive Care Unit at Forth Valley Royal Hospital is a 19 bedded combined general unit caring for critical ill patients requiring Level 1, 2 or Level 3 care.

Candidates will be expected to carry out assigned tasks, involving direct care under the supervision of a registered nurse. Experience in working in a health care setting would be an advantage. Applicants must be able to adapt to an unpredictable, rapidly evolving department. By joining us you will be part of a progressive team committed to diversity, excellence and achievement.  Being flexible to work as the situation and service requires would be an essential aspect of this post.

Informal enquiries to:  Susan Buchanan or Susan Barclay, Senior Charge Nurses on or .

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.  More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.  Please contact the Recruitment Office on if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.

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.