GR - Healthcare Support Workers - NHS Lothian inEdinburgh inEdinburgh PUBLISHED WED 18 DEC 2024

Band 3 Trainee Healthcare Support worker
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Streamlined Recruitment Process, Enjoy a single application and interview for multiple positions, saving time and effort.

Career Progression Opportunities, Trainee Healthcare Support Workers can progress to Band 3 level within 9-12 months after completing training.

Supportive Work Environment, Join a friendly team that places emphasis on patient care and staff support.

Training and Development, Gain a wide range of transferable skills through educational and clinical competencies.

Diverse Job Opportunities, Work in various healthcare settings, including St John's Hospital, Western General Hospital, and community teams.

Part-time and Flexible Roles, Multiple vacancies available in part-time formats, allowing for better work-life balance.

Commitment to Staff Well-being, NHS Lothian's values promote a culture of respect, support, and professionalism within the workplace.

NHS Lothian is seeking Healthcare Support Workers for both Band 3 and Trainee Band 3 positions in Edinburgh. The recruitment process is streamlined, requiring only a single application and interview, where your skills, experience, and preferences will be considered for placement in available vacancies. Candidates are encouraged to embody a patient-first approach and demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm for healthcare. Trainee Band 3 roles require some relevant experience, with candidates initially paid at Band 2 while they complete training, leading to a full Band 3 position within 9-12 months. The Band 3 roles are suitable for experienced candidates or those with SCQF level 6/7 qualifications in a healthcare-related subject.

Available positions span various departments across St John's Hospital and Western General Hospital, including specialized units such as Medical Admissions, Stroke, and Intensive Care. Interested applicants can seek additional information, tour opportunities, and inquire about vacancies by contacting the Generic Recruitment Team. Those already holding Band 3 positions within NHS Lothian will follow an internal transfer process rather than the external recruitment path. Note that high interest in the position may lead to early closure of applications.

NHS Lothian are recruiting Healthcare Support Workers and have opportunities available at Band 3 and Trainee Band 3 levels.

NHS Lothian provide a Generic Recruitment process, no need for multiple applications or interviews. We accept one application, you will have one interview and there will be one decision, with your skills, experience and preference choice being taken into consideration to match to one of our vacancies.

A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliADde are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals who put patients first and who will work within our values. By joining our friendly and supportive teams, NHS Lothian will provide you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable skills and experience.

Band 3 Trainee Healthcare Support worker

This role is not an entry level role, and some relevant experience is required. You will be paid at a Band 2 level, while undertaking educational and clinical competencies to enable you to take on the full range of duties within the Band 3 Job descriptions. Following successful completion of the training program you will progress into the Band 3 pay scale, ideally within 9-12 months of starting.

Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker

This role is suitable for someone with experience in healthcare and/or has attained SCQF level 6/7 in a health care related subject. This role encompasses the full duties within the Band 3 Job Description.

Current Vacancies For Trainee Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers

St John's Hospital - Medical Admissions Unit

St John's Hospital - Stroke Unit

St John's Hospital - Ward 14 Orthopaedic Rehab

St John's Hospital - Ward 18 Plastics

Current Vacancies for Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers (experience in healthcare/SCQF level 6/7 in a healthcare related subject required):

St John's Hospital - Medical Admissions Unit (Part-time, 25 hours)

St John's Hospital - Labour Ward

St John's Hospital - Ward 19A, ENT (Part-time, 25 hours)

St John's Hospital - Ward 21, Acute Medicine

St John's Hospital - Ward 25, Acute Medicine

Western General Hospital - Stoma Nurse Team - (12 month fixed term contract, part-time 34.5)

Western General Hospital - Nurse led Urology Unit (Part-time, 36 hours)

Western General Hospital - Medical Assessment Unit

Western General Hospital - Intensive Care Unit

Western General Hospital - Ward 54, Respiratory (Part-time, 25 hours)

Western General Hospital - Surgical Assessment Unit (9 months fixed term contract)

Edinburgh District Nursing

Lothian Unscheduled Care Service

East Lothian Community Hospital - Ward 4, Step Down (Part time, 30 hours)

Chalmer's Sexual Health (Part time, 29 hours)

Midlothian Community - Intensive Home Treatment Team

Midlothian Community Mental Health Team

Midlothian Community Hospital - Edenview Ward

Midlothian - Complex & Exceptional Needs Service (ACENS) (12 month fixed term contract)

Midlothian Substance Misuse Team

Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion - Ward E2 - temporarily based at St John's Hospital

Royal Hospital for Children and Young People - Outreach Service - Based in Scottish Borders

HMP Addiewell - Mental Health Post

South East Edinburgh Community Mental Health Team

East Lothian Hospital To Home

Please note that the list is subject to constant change. When completing the online application form please note if you have an area of preference.

For more information on the vacancies available, please see the attached flyers below with contact details for the clinical areas.

If you would like to have an informal, visit or have a tour of any of our areas, please email the Generic Recruitment Team, who will be able to help arrange this for you:

For more information on NHS Lothian careers please visit our careers website : www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliADde you are an internal NHS Lothian Band 3 candidate we will not proceed with shortlisting and interview and instead you will move to our internal transfer process. To find out more about the internal transfer process, please click on the link below:

Internal recruitment application process for nursing vacancies (scot.nhs.uk)

If You Would Like To Arrange a Careers Conversation To Discuss Your Career, Career Pathways And Opportunities Within NHS Lothian Please Click On The Link Below

Career Conversations (scot.nhs.uk)

Please note that we anticipate that the interviews for this advert will take place on 16/01/2025 at the Comely Bank Centre in Edinburgh.

Find out what our staff say about working in NHS Lothian at: www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliADde note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**

Please note that this advert is for substantive posts only and not the staff bank.

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1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your journey towards becoming a Healthcare Support Worker?

2. What attracted you to this role with NHS Lothian?

3. How do you prioritise patient care in your daily duties?

4. Could you describe your previous healthcare experience and how it has prepared you for this role?

5. What specific skills do you possess that you believe are essential for a Healthcare Support Worker at NHS Lothian?

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1. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your journey towards becoming a Healthcare Support Worker?

2. What attracted you to this role with NHS Lothian?

3. How do you prioritise patient care in your daily duties?

4. Could you describe your previous healthcare experience and how it has prepared you for this role?

5. What specific skills do you possess that you believe are essential for a Healthcare Support Worker at NHS Lothian?

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