GR - Healthcare Support Workers - Mental Health

Trainee Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers
Royal Edinburgh Hospital
Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.

A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link:

Recruitment Process – We Use a Values And Competency Based Recruitment Process That Is Linked To The Ambitions Set Our In Our Strategic Plan. Click The Link Below For More Information On Our Interview Questions

How to Apply – NHS Lothian Careers

NHS Lothian provide a Generic Recruitment process, no need for multiple applications or interviews. We accept one application, you will have one interview and there will be one decision, with your skills, experience and choice being matched to one of our vacancies.

NHS Lothian are recruiting Healthcare Support Workers and have opportunities available at Trainee Band 3 levels.

NHS Lothian provide a Generic Recruitment process, no need for multiple applications or interviews. We accept one application, you will have one interview and there will be one decision, with your skills, experience and preference choice being taken into consideration to match to one of our vacancies.

We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals who put patients first and who will work within our values. By joining our friendly and supportive teams, NHS Lothian will provide you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable skills and experience.

Band 3 Trainee Healthcare Support worker
This role is not an entry level role, and some relevant experience is required. You will be paid at a Band 2 level, while undertaking educational and clinical competencies to enable you to take on the full range of duties within the Band 3 Job descriptions. Following successful completion of the training program you will progress into the Band 3 pay scale, ideally within 9-12 months of starting. Please note that due to the pay scale we will not be able to accept applicants who require sponsorship.

Current Vacancies For Trainee Band 3 Healthcare Support Workers
We are currently recruiting for the Royal Edinburgh Hospital in Edinburgh within our ward areas, mainly acute wards. The ward areas work 12.5 hour shifts and there is a requirement to be able to work day shift, night shifts as well as some weekend shifts. Full and part time hours are available.

Please note that the list is subject to constant change. When completing the online application form please note if you have an area of preference.

For more information on the vacancies available, please see the attached flyers below with contact details for the clinical areas.

If you would like to have an informal, visit or have a tour of any of our areas, please email the Generic Recruitment Team, who will be able to help arrange this for you:

For more information on NHS Lothian careers please visit our careers website :
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If you are an internal NHS Lothian Trainee Band 3 candidate we will not proceed with shortlisting and interview and instead you will move to our internal transfer process. To find out more about the internal transfer process, please click on the link below:
Internal recruitment application process for nursing vacancies )
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Please note that we anticipate that the interviews for this advert will take place at the Comely Bank Centre in Edinburgh.

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**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**

Please note that this advert is for substantive posts only and not the staff bank.