Senior Healthcare Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and compassionate Senior Health Care Support Worker (Band
3) to join the Mid Ross District Nursing Team.

As a Senior HCSW you will provide high-quality care to patients within a variety of settings including their own homes, care homes and within the community Investigation and Treatment Room. Promoting independence and supporting individuals to live well in their community.

Working closely with registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in delivering person-centred care across a varied and rewarding caseload, utilising clinical and non-clinical skills.

• Previous experience working in a relevant health or social care setting
• Ability to work independently often unsupervised and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Full UK driving licence and access to own vehicle for work purposes (due to community nature of the role)

• The successful candidate will ideally be educated at SCQF level 7 in Health and Social Care. Alternatively have relevant experience within a community nursing setting and, be willing to work towards SCQF level 7 when in the post to meet the requirements of the HCSW educational Framework.
• Competence in undertaking venepuncture
• Knowledge of person-centred care and clinical support tasks
• Confidence using digital systems for record-keeping

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.