Health Care Support Worker

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker to join The Major Trauma Ward in Ninewells Hospital.

Ninewells Hospital is home to The East of Scotland Major Trauma Centre (EoS region), which opened on 19th November 2018 as part of the Scottish Trauma Network.

Ninewells Hospital already has extensive experience in dealing with major trauma and Tayside clinicians have pioneered patient pathways to improve outcomes for trauma patients. All adult major trauma patients from across Tayside and northeast fife go directly to Ninewells Hospital and have done so for around 20 years – the hospital team is one of the most experienced in the country.

For staff in the EoS, the STN brings a new major trauma service ensuring many different specialities work together to ensure the best outcomes for patients. This new, multi‑disciplinary approach will mean the patient journey is coordinated from the point of admission, ensuring the patient is taken to the right place as quickly as possible, through to discharge. Each patient admitted to the Major Trauma Ward will be under the care of a dedicated Major Trauma Consultant who will work with the MDT throughout the entire patient journey.

We are looking for individuals with good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will carry out individual care duties for patients, carers and relatives in support of and supervised by the Registered Nurses in the team.

Experience in working within a caring environment and/or role or recognised equivalent healthcare qualification would be an advantage but is not essential. The successful candidates must be willing to undertake any training necessary to meet the demands of the role.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

The Major Trauma Ward is a fast‑paced unit dedicated to delivering high standards of care to patients admitted with trauma injuries. Our nursing teams are focused on person centred care and aim to provide a high‑quality service in a safe environment where the needs of each patient are cared for in a professional and holistic manner in all aspects of major trauma.

We will offer you the opportunity to rota within the department to further enhance your experience and knowledge.

Hours of work: 23 hours per week

Informal enquiries to:
David Brown, Senior Charge Nurse on extension 35266.

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