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NR209364 - Senior Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland

Aberdeen City

On-site

GBP 21,000 - 30,000

Part time

4 days ago
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Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Health Care Support Worker to join their dynamic team at the Huntly Secondary Care Hub. This role involves providing essential support to patients through basic observations, phlebotomy, and urinalysis. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, trustworthy, and possess excellent communication skills, thriving in a fast-paced environment. With opportunities for training and development, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in community health care. If you're passionate about patient care and ready to take on new challenges, this role is for you!

Qualifications

  • Experience in health care support roles with knowledge of basic medical procedures.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage one's own workload effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Support the day-to-day running of the Hub with flexibility across multiple locations.
  • Carry out basic observations and assist with patient care in a community setting.

Skills

Basic Observations
Phlebotomy
Urinalysis
Venepuncture
Communication Skills
Adaptability
Time Management

Education

Relevant Health Care Qualification

Job description

1 x 14.8 hour Health Care Support Worker for Huntly Secondary Care Hub

Band 3 Health Care Support Worker post to be worked over 2 days.

A senior HCSW post has arisen in Ambulatory Care within Huntly Community Secondary Care Hub. (Basic Observations, Phlebotomy and Urinalysis) for Secondary Care patients in the community.

There are multiple hubs across both Aberdeen City and the Shire; this post will require flexibility but will be predominantly based in Huntly.

Access to a car and driving licence are essential, as is a willingness to travel to the various hubs when required.

We are looking for hard-working individuals who can work well under pressure due to the high volume of work and patients that pass through our Hubs on a daily basis. Someone who is forward-thinking and adaptable with the ability to prioritise their own workload. Candidates will be expected to help plan and carry out the day-to-day running of the Hub with remote support from the already well-established team. Individuals should be motivated, trustworthy, communicate well with others, and be aware of their own limitations. Experience in Venepuncture would be advantageous, but full training will be given.

There will be some lone working involved, and experience of lone working and managing one's own workload would be advantageous.

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