Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.
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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker within our Complex Packages of Care (Adult) Service based at Bourtreehill Health Centre.
Hours:
Post 1 - 30 hours per week
These posts are a rotational shift pattern of days / nights and weekends across all complex Package of Care patients. The posts are offered on a permanent basis.
UK Driving Licence
Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.
What you will do:
Working as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker within the Complex Packages of Care (Adult) Service within North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership you will join our experienced team providing 24 hour care to patients who are looked after in their own homes with very complex health support needs including ventilation.
Post holders are required to be skilled in tracheostomy care / changes, suprapubic catheter, tracheal suctioning of patients and digital stimulation of bowel management. Training and work based competencies will be provided to allow you to safely provide these skills. Therefore, the successful post holder will be a Band 2 until they have completed this training and development and then progress to a Band 3.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Beth Sinclair, Clinical Nurse Manager via email Elizabeth.Sinclair@aapct.scot.nhs.uk.
Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.
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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
Additional Information for Candidates