The Medical Division based in Raigmore Hospital in Inverness continues to progress an exciting programme of new ways of working within our wards and we are delighted to be recruiting to ward 6a for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker.
An interest in Cardiology/Diabetes and Endocrinology would be beneficial.
We are looking to appoint an exceptional candidate whose motivation to provide, caring, high quality and safe nursing care comes as second nature. Putting our patients at the heart of what you do, you will support our healthcare support workers to deliver all aspects of care such as the completion of assessments for mobility, nutrition, dependency and skin viability, and contribute to nursing care plans, along with providing all personal care and undertaking observations etc. Teamwork is at the heart in what we do. We are committed to enhancing person-centred patient care, and to support you in your role, full training will be provided as part of a competency based programme, alongside an enthusiastic, flexible and compassionate approach.
Senior Healthcare support workers make a significant and positive contribution to the overall wellbeing of patients and are an essential and valued part of our nursing teams.
The successful candidate will be expected to work a flexible pattern which can include days, nights, weekends and public holidays. We offer self rostering to aid a family/work balance.
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.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
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