Healthcare Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has become available in Ward 53 for a keen and dedicated Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker.

We currently have 1x 23 hours/ week and 1x 28.8 hours/week vacancies. 

Ward 53 are looking to recruit a HCSW with a compassionate, caring nature who will focus on the delivery of high quality care in a very busy, Acute Ward environment.

We care for patients with a variety of medical conditions particularly diabetes, endocrine, neurology and general medical illnesses.

You will also be: 
    Dedicated and motivated in providing exceptional patient focused care
    Possess good communication and interpersonal skills 
    Work well within a multi disciplinary team and individually
    Support the staff nurses and ward team
    You will be fully supported in the induction of your role, allowing you to attend relevant training, you must also be committed to your own professional development 
    Be competent in practicing a variety of clinical skills (can be discussed at interview)
    Have, or working towards SVQ level 3
    Assist in the safe transfer and discharge of patients in ward 53, requiring appropriate communication with the relevant MDT and professionals out with the hospital setting.
    Have a knowledge of tissue viability with up to date training in this speciality

The post requires the holder to work an 11.5 hour shift including both Dayshift and Nightshift working patterns.

If successful in your application, you will be offered the opportunity to undertake an SVQ2 or SVQ3 (dependent on band) in Health and Social Care, approximately 9 months after taking up post. It is expected that you complete this qualification, which will be fully funded by NHS Fife. Your Line Manager will provide you with more information once you are in post. 

Any informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse, Jordan OBrien on ext 29953.

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. 

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

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.