Healthcare Support Worker

2 weeks ago


Oban, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom NHS Scotland Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Healthcare Support Worker to join our Theatre/Endoscopy team at the Lorn and Islands Hospital Oban. The department provides care for elective and emergency surgical and endoscopy patients.

The successful applicant will work in all areas, including Peri-operative, Anaesthetics, Reception, Recovery, and Endoscopy, and may be part of the on-call team.

This is an excellent opportunity for the successful candidate to gain new skills and experience in elective, emergency, and surgical/endoscopic procedures.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to work well under pressure, be willing to work flexibly to meet the needs of the 24/7 service, and support the team to provide safe and effective care to patients with varying levels of complexity.

Previous Healthcare Support Worker experience is desirable, but applicants with no experience will be considered as training will be provided.

Candidates must also be able to demonstrate they are an effective team member, with excellent communication and IT skills.

About the Team

The Theatre/Endoscopy department is operational Monday to Friday for people attending for both general surgery and endoscopy procedures. In addition, there is an out-of-hours on-call service for emergencies.

The team is committed to providing high-quality care to patients, and we are looking for someone who shares our values of care and compassion, dignity and respect, openness, honesty, and responsibility, and quality and teamwork.

About NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We strive to create a positive culture that supports and delivers our NHS and Social Care values.

We are a geographically large board, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We are committed to ensuring that our environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture.

What We Offer

We offer a range of benefits, including the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team, and to gain new skills and experience in a fast-paced environment.

We are committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment, and we offer a range of training and development opportunities to support our staff in their careers.

We are an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all sections of society.



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