You need acute care experience, SVQ 3, current BLS for adults and kids, up-to-date training, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work in a small team.

You will assist ENPs, perform ECGs, cannulation, venepuncture, and patient observations while effectively communicating in a busy emergency care and minor injury service environment.

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United Kingdom

Inverness

Their mission is to provide healthcare services that are accessible to all residents of Scotland, promoting health and wellbeing while delivering high-quality care. Their purpose encompasses delivering comprehensive healthcare services, from primary care to specialized treatments, with a focus on improving health outcomes and ensuring equitable access to healthcare for all Scottish residents. They also emphasize public health initiatives and disease prevention strategies to enhance the overall health of the population.

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NHS Scotland

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. Emergency Department Healthcare Support Worker Band 3 £26,869 - £28,998 per annum Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 per annum 37 hours per week Permanent post A rare opportunity has arisen in the Emergency Department (ED) of the Western Isles Hospital for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker. The Emergency Department in a rural setting, is unpredictable and fast paced, providing both emergency care and minor injury service but a rewarding role. We are a dynamic team looking for a keen, enthusiastic and motivated HCSW to assist ENPs and support in delivery of all care. Candidates are required to be forward thinking, organised and ability to work in a busy environment. We are looking for a team member who has excellent communication skills, knowledge of computer systems such as TOPAS, SCI and competent practical skills in ECG,cannulation, venepuncture, patient observations and basic life support are essential. This post is rotational days and nights to cover annual leave. You Should Have * Proven experience in an acute area. * SVQ 3 * Adult and Paediatric Basic Life Support * Up to date mandatory learn pro and madatory training * Good interpersonal skills and excallent communications. * Flexibility to work co-operatively within a small team. For further information please contact Susan Macaulay, Emergency Department Manager 01851 704704 ext. 2261. The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses. All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description. Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach. If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027. CLOSING DATE: 08/05/2025

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.Emergency DepartmentHealthcare Support WorkerBand 3 £26,869 - £28,998 per annumPlus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 per annum37 hours per weekPermanent postA rare opportunity has arisen in the Emergency Department (ED) of the Western Isles Hospital for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker.The Emergency Department in a rural setting, is unpredictable and fast paced, providing both emergency care and minor injury service but a rewarding role. We are a dynamic team looking for a keen, enthusiastic and motivated HCSW to assist ENPs and support in delivery of all care. Candidates are required to be forward thinking, organised and ability to work in a busy environment. We are looking for a team member who has excellent communication skills, knowledge of computer systems such as TOPAS, SCI and competent practical skills in ECG,cannulation, venepuncture, patient observations and basic life support are essential. This post is rotational days and nights to cover annual leave.You Should Have * Proven experience in an acute area. * SVQ 3 * Adult and Paediatric Basic Life Support * Up to date mandatory learn pro and madatory training * Good interpersonal skills and excallent communications. * Flexibility to work co-operatively within a small team.      For further information please contact Susan Macaulay, Emergency Department Manager 01851 704704 ext. 2261.The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.CLOSING DATE: 08/05/2025

Emergency Department Healthcare Support Worker - NHS Scotland

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.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Emergency Department &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Healthcare Support Worker&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Band 3 £26,869 - £28,998 per annum&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 per annum&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;37 hours per week&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Permanent post&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;A rare opportunity has arisen in the Emergency Department (ED) of the Western Isles Hospital for an experienced Healthcare Support Worker.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The Emergency Department in a rural setting, is unpredictable and fast paced, providing both emergency care and minor injury service but a rewarding role. We are a dynamic team looking for a keen, enthusiastic and motivated HCSW to assist ENPs and support in delivery of all care. Candidates are required to be forward thinking, organised and ability to work in a busy environment. We are looking for a team member who has excellent communication skills, knowledge of computer systems such as TOPAS, SCI and competent practical skills in ECG,cannulation, venepuncture, patient observations and basic life support are essential. This post is rotational days and nights to cover annual leave.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You Should Have&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Proven experience in an acute area.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;SVQ 3&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Adult and Paediatric Basic Life Support&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Up to date mandatory learn pro and madatory training&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Good interpersonal skills and excallent communications.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Flexibility to work co-operatively within a small team.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;strong&gt;For further information please contact Susan Macaulay, Emergency Department Manager 01851 704704 ext. 2261. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CLOSING DATE: 08/05/2025&lt;/strong&gt;

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