Healthcare Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has become available in Ward 43 for a keen and dedicated Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker.
We currently have 1 x 37 hour post

Ward 43 are looking to recruit a HCSW with a compassionate, caring nature who will focus on the delivery of high quality care in a very busy, Acute Ward environment.

We care for patients with a variety of medical conditions particularly respiratory illnesses, such as COPD, ILD, Lung CA, Bronchiectasis.

You will also be: 
    Dedicated and motivated in providing exceptional patient focused care
    Possess good communication and interpersonal skills 
    Work well within a multi disciplinary team and individually
    Support the staff nurses and ward team
  You will be fully supported in the induction of your role, allowing you to attend relevant training, you must also be committed to your own professional development             
    Be competent in practicing a variety of clinical skills (can be discussed at interview)
    Have, or working towards SVQ level 3
    Assist in the safe transfer and discharge of patients in ward 43, requiring appropriate communication with the relevant MDT and professionals out with the hospital setting.
    Have a knowledge of tissue viability with up to date training in this speciality
The post requires the holder to work an 11.5 hour shift including both Dayshift and Nightshift working patterns.

Any informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse, Suzanne McCall on 011592 643355 ext 29668.

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.  Your offer/contract of employment will therefore reflect 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 your Hiring Manager.

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.