Senior Health Care Support Worker
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This is an exciting opportunity to work in a friendly, dynamic and efficient ward that has multi-function encompassing care delivery to patients within the Colorectal, Upper GI and Urology specialties, often following their journey from Critical Care Unit. We are looking for committed, caring and compassionate individual who wants the opportunity of working and supporting the nursing team to deliver high quality, patient-centred care. It is essential that you have good communication and interpersonal skills, as well as having the ability to work on both your own initiative and as part of the team. Experience of working within a caring acute surgical environment, in partnership with patients and families is essential. We can provide excellent career development and additional training opportunities
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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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.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. 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.