Healthcare Support Worker

We require a Renal Support worker within Ward 22 (Renal In-patients) Victoria Hospital. We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring individual who has a willingness to learn. Previous experience in Venepuncture, cannulation and preparation of patients for procedures is essential. SVQ3 in Health & Social Care is preferred. The ward will provide a comprehensive mentorship programme and support for development.

All members of staff are required to participate in rotation in each of the following areas of the renal

Service

• Wd 22 Renal Outpatient Dialysis unit Victoria Hospital
• Satellite dialysis unit ward 21 Queen Margaret Hospital
• Satellite dialysis unit St Andrews Community Hospital
• In patient ward 22 Victoria Hospital

* Please note this post may close early due to anticipated level of applicants*

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

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.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre‑settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK websitehere.

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 sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form.

We offer flexible working and family‑friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long‑term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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.

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