Healthcare Support Worker inKirkcaldy inKirkcaldy PUBLISHED 7 NOV 2024
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NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom.
An exciting opportunity has become available for a healthcare support worker to join our team and work within the inpatient Specialist Palliative Care (SPC) service based at Victoria hospice.We are looking for someone who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is able to demonstrate a commitment to patient safety and confidentiality.
You will be part of a forward thinking service, delivering and supporting holistic care to the people of Fife with advanced life limiting illness.
You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team ensuring that patients and their relatives are provided with a welcoming, clean and safe environment.
You should have previous experience with significant working as a band 2/band 3 nursing auxiliary within a healthcare environment and have an SVQ 3 in health and social care or working towards this.
This post will meet the needs of the service and you may be required to work in other areas within the organisation.
For informal enquiries, please contact SCN Teresa Robertson on ext 21674 / CN Kate Page / CN Pamela Thomson on ext 28257 / /
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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 become available for a healthcare support worker to join our team and work within the inpatient Specialist Palliative Care (SPC) service based at Victoria hospice.
We are looking for someone who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is able to demonstrate a commitment to patient safety and confidentiality.
You will be part of a forward thinking service, delivering and supporting holistic care to the people of Fife with advanced life limiting illness.
You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team ensuring that patients and their relatives are provided with a welcoming, clean and safe environment.
You should have previous experience with significant working as a band 2/band 3 nursing auxiliary within a healthcare environment and have an SVQ 3 in health and social care or working towards this.
This post will meet the needs of the service and you may be required to work in other areas within the organisation.
For informal enquiries, please contact SCN Teresa Robertson on ext 21674 / CN Kate Page / CN Pamela Thomson on ext 28257 / /
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.
We are looking for someone who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills and is able to demonstrate a commitment to patient safety and confidentiality.
You will be part of a forward thinking service, delivering and supporting holistic care to the people of Fife with advanced life limiting illness.
You will work under the supervision of a registered nurse and as part of a wider multidisciplinary team ensuring that patients and their relatives are provided with a welcoming, clean and safe environment.
You should have previous experience with significant working as a band 2/band 3 nursing auxiliary within a healthcare environment and have an SVQ 3 in health and social care or working towards this.
This post will meet the needs of the service and you may be required to work in other areas within the organisation.
For informal enquiries, please contact SCN Teresa Robertson on ext 21674 / CN Kate Page / CN Pamela Thomson on ext 28257 / /
A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.
NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.
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.
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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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