Healthcare Support Worker - Internal Only

THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN

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 opportunity has arisen for a permanent Healthcare Support Worker based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

What you will do:

This exciting Healthcare Support Worker opportunity has arisen within the Discharge Lounge for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our friendly team. The lounge is an area where medically stable patients can be transferred to await discharge back to the community.

You will provide support to the team, patients and family and contribute to the coordination of the running of the lounge. You will be expected to work closely with the Discharge Team Leader alongside the Discharge Registered Nurse. 

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:

SVQII in healthcare or working towards or equivalent experience gained working in a caring environment/role.

Excellent interpersonal and basic IT skills are essential for this post. This is a busy environment and involves escort duties of collecting patients and bringing to the lounge.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours:

29.7 per week.

Worked over 7 days.

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact

Karen Taylor Discharge Team Leader, Telephone number , Email address karen.taylor@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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