Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Inpatients 1)

This post offers a unique and exciting opportunity to gain knowledge and develop skills with a broad range of patients and gain new skills in assisting in the rehabilitation of patients. The successful candidate will work with a multi-professional team to ensure a high standard of care and support is given to defined patient group within Inpatients 1

You will be required to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team is essential. Venepuncture would be advantageous but not essential as training will be supported.

Orkney is a wonderful place to live and work and has been voted the happiest place to live in the UK, offering excellent schools, good leisure facilities, low crime and pollution, unique wildlife and amazing scenery. The excellent ferry and air connections make travel to the Scottish mainland, Shetland, and even Norway quite easy. There is a rich archaeological history to be explored, as well as many outdoor pursuits, including diving in Scapa Flow, kayaking, walking, cycling, bird watching, and many more. Orcadian culture is rich, with music and arts and crafts well represented, and the St Magnus Music Festival in June is internationally renowned.