Healthcare Support Worker

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Medicine for the Elderly and we require an experienced HCSW with a genuine interest in caring for the older person to join our team. Previous Band 2 hospital experience essential. Ward 32 is an Acute Medicine of the Elderly ward with a commitment to multidisciplinary team working. We specialise in caring for patients with delirium and dementia. SVQ level 3 is desirable but if you don't possess this you must be prepared to work towards this. The extended clinical skills required for this post are; venepuncture, cannulation, performing ECG's and catheterisation. Hours will be worked to suit the needs of the service; including rotation onto night duty. For informal enquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Amy Fox or Charge Nurse Fiona Dick 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 that part time salary is Pro Rata of Full time