Healthcare Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers in Ward 3 Glenrothes Hospital. Ward 3 provides rehabilitation for the Older Person, Palliative Care Services and facilitates complex discharge planning from the Community Hospital setting.
We are seeking to recruit a Healthcare Support Worker who will develop skills in medicine of the elderly and work closely with all members of the multi-disciplinary team to promote a positive patient journey.
You will be joining a well established and experienced nursing team and you will demonstrate a keen interest and motivation for caring for the older person and rehabilitation.
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.
For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Amanda Simpson on 01592 740224
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.