Healthcare Support Worker in Dundee inDundee PUBLISHED SUN 13 APR 2025 Jump to job information section
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Job description
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 exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join the Acute Medical Unit Patient Transfer Team at Ninewells Hospital. Working in collaboration with nurse in charge and patient flow co-ordinator, the team will support patient flow throughout the unit to downstream medical wards, ensuring patient movement is safe and efficient. The successful candidate will also be expected to carry out health care duties
The unit is part of Unscheduled Medicine and includes a 30 bedded ward and an Acute Ambulatory Assessment Area; it is an exciting specialty which delivers a team based approach in assessment of urgent medical conditions.
For the ideal candidate this is an opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge, ensuring the delivery of a high standard of person centred care. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills and have knowledge of IT systems.
You will be expected as part of your role to assist the nursing team at times with health care duties and must have the ability to work with people and as part of a multi disciplinary team as well as the ability to reprioritise your workload due to unpredictable demand. You should be flexible and interested in people.
Informal enquiries to: Interim Senior Charge Nurse Stephanie Kinnear, Tel. or Ext 4.
Hours of work – 37 & 34.5 hours per week.
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.
Please note: This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Additional Information For Candidates
An exciting opportunity has arisen for individuals to join the Acute Medical Unit Patient Transfer Team at Ninewells Hospital. Working in collaboration with nurse in charge and patient flow co-ordinator, the team will support patient flow throughout the unit to downstream medical wards, ensuring patient movement is safe and efficient. The successful candidate will also be expected to carry out health care duties
The unit is part of Unscheduled Medicine and includes a 30 bedded ward and an Acute Ambulatory Assessment Area; it is an exciting specialty which delivers a team based approach in assessment of urgent medical conditions.
For the ideal candidate this is an opportunity to develop and enhance your skills and knowledge, ensuring the delivery of a high standard of person centred care. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills and have knowledge of IT systems.
You will be expected as part of your role to assist the nursing team at times with health care duties and must have the ability to work with people and as part of a multi disciplinary team as well as the ability to reprioritise your workload due to unpredictable demand. You should be flexible and interested in people.
Informal enquiries to: Interim Senior Charge Nurse Stephanie Kinnear, Tel. or Ext 4.
Hours of work – 37 & 34.5 hours per week.
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.
Please note: This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Additional Information For Candidates
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To work as a Healthcare Support Worker in the UK, you typically need a combination of skills and qualities. Here’s a list of essential skills and competencies:
1. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals is crucial. This includes listening skills and the ability to convey information clearly.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Healthcare support workers must be able to show kindness and understanding towards patients, many of whom may be vulnerable or in distress.
3. Teamwork: Working well with others is essential in a healthcare setting. Support workers often collaborate with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
4. Attention to Detail: Being able to notice changes in a patient’s condition and being meticulous about following care plans and procedures is vital.
5. Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a busy healthcare environment is important.
6. Basic Medical Knowledge: Familiarity with basic medical terminology and an understanding of healthcare practices can be beneficial.
7. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role can be physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift and move patients or equipment.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing situations is useful in healthcare settings.
9. Respect for Diversity: Understanding and respecting different backgrounds, cultures, and needs of patients is essential for providing inclusive care.
10. Technical Skills: Basic computer skills may be needed for maintaining patient records and using healthcare software.
11. Confidentiality and Professionalism: Adhering to ethical standards and maintaining patient confidentiality is critical in healthcare.
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