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Psychiatry of Old Age, Leven Ward, Murray Royal Hospital
Health Care Support Worker, Band 3
12 months FIXED TERM/ SECONDMENT
Do you:
Put patients first?
Show compassion, caring and kindness?
Treat everyone with dignity and respect?
Take time to have good, open communication and be accountable for your actions and behaviours?
Do the best that you can by working as a team to provide excellent treatment and care?
Psychiatry of Old Age In-patient Services based in Leven Ward, Murray Royal Hospital are looking for enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker who is keen to be part of developing an innovative and forward-looking service. You will need to be passionate about care of the older adult with mental health needs, hold excellent communication skills and be able to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
You will be required to achieve the Mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
Informal enquiries to: SCN Leanne Szeszko, Leven Ward on 01738 562386.
Hours of work are:
1 post x 8.5 hrs
1 post x 37 hrs
Current NHS Tayside employees - written approval must be sought from your line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by
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