Relief Healthcare Support Worker

7 months ago


Kirkwall, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time

**Relief Healthcare Support Worker**
**The Balfour**
**Band 2 £24,866 - £26,872 (£12.75 - £13.78 per hour) including Distant Islands Allowance pro rata per annum.**
**Relief Contract - as and when required basis**

Do you have an interest or experience in providing care and hold excellent communication skills? If so, NHS Orkney is looking to increase the Healthcare Support Worker bank and would like to hear from you.

As part of the multidisciplinary team, post holders will carry out routine personal care duties for patients in support of and supervised by a registered nurse. They will also carry out assigned duties to maintain hygiene, order and safety within the ward environment. Other duties will include maintaining good relationships with patients, carers, and relatives and refer them to a trained nurse for any questions they may have on the patient’s condition or for any suggestions or complaints they may wish to raise. Additionally, post holders will be required to report observed changes in the patient’s physical/psychological needs and participate in maintaining accurate and up-to-date records to ensure effective communication.

This would be an excellent opportunity for students looking to gain experience for a career in healthcare.

**A Recruitment Pack containing a Job Description and Person Specification is available to download below.


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