Health Care Support Worker

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health care Support Worker post within the Accident & Emergency department based at Mid Argyll Hospital.

The post is to cover 8am-6pm over 4 days/week, working 1 weekend in every 4 weeks.

The post holder will work alongside the duty ENP, following instructions of tasks but also have initiative to work independently within their own limitations. Skills in ECG and venepuncture preferred, but not necessary as training will be given.

Mid Argyll Hospital is situated on the west coast of Scotland. It is a Community Hospital within a bustling town.

Inpatient services consists of a 15 bedded GP acute ward which cares for acute admissions.

The Accident and Emergency department is located in the hospital.

There is also a busy Outpatient department with visiting consultants from a range of specialities.

Rehabilitation services from the multi-disciplinary team are also provided, as are day case services to provide adjunct therapies and transfusions, etc.

Mid Argyll affords great opportunities for excellent work/life balance.

Outdoor pursuits are available with local organised events such as the Mid Argyll Triathlon and there are great cycling and water sports on the doorstep.

The islands of Islay, Gigha, Arran and Jura are easily accessible with a good ferry service.

If you would like to be a valued member of a caring and innovative team, please make enquiries to either or both of the following:

Emma Kemp, Senior Charge Nurse, MACHICC

Tel: /703076

email: emma.kemp@nhs.scot

Lyndsay Martin, ANP, A&E, MACHICC

Tel:

email: lyndsay.martin2@nhs.scot

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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.

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.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.