Nursing Auxiliary

NHS Scotland ,
Kirkcaldy, Fife

Overview

Job Description

We require a nursing auxiliary with a genuine interest in caring for the older person to join our team. Ward 32 is a busy medical assessment unit with a commitment to multidisciplinary team working. We specialise in caring for patients with delirium, dementia and frailty. You should be able to work using your own initiative and have an active interest in developing extending clinical skills i.e Venepuncture and TPR and BP. Experience in medicine for the elderly is desirable. Good communication skills are essential. Hours will be worked to suit the needs of the service; this will include rotation to night duty. For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Amy Fox or Charge Nurse Fiona Dick/Karen Holmes on 01592 643355 ext 21075 A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment. NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. All applicants are required to confirm their right to work in the UK in their application. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK), European Community (EC) or European Economic Area National please state the visa category under which you are legally entitled to work in the UK on your application form and the expiry date of your leave to remain in the UK. Please note the salary is Pro Rata for Part Time posts.