NHS Highland
Healthcare Support Worker
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CAITHNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL, WICK
BIGNOLD WARD
Health Care Assistant (HCSW)
BAND 3
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced, HCSW to join our friendly team within the Bignold Ward at Caithness General Hospital, Wick.
We are a busy 24 bed post- acute and rehabilitation ward. We care for a variety of complex conditions such as stroke and neurological conditions, orthopaedics and elderly care; this has led our team to develop an advanced skill set in many different areas of nursing.
As a HCSW, you will be supported in completing further training and gaining the experience needed to deliver a high standard of evidence based patient centred care. You will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary team and will play a key role in implementing rehabilitation goals. You will also be an essential team member by supplying pressure area care and personal care to vulnerable patients.
This is rotational day/night shift contract to meet the needs of the service
For any queries please contact 01955880311 Senior Charge Nurse Theresa Baltazar
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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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
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