EG147465 Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker, Royal Cornhill Hospital

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.

Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker – Mental Health

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic person to join our Community Mental Health Teams within the Older Adults Mental Health Directorate as a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker. A significant part of the job will be to support nursing staff within the team in providing person centred care within a recovery focused model. Supporting patients with both Organic and Functional mental health within the community over Aberdeen City.

We are looking for a motivated individual with good communication skills ideally with experience of multi-agency working, a strong value set and be computer literate. You must also be able to work as part of a team, and be able to demonstrate the ability to deal with challenging situations. You should preferably have some experience of working with Older Adults with Functional and Organic illnesses.

Full Drivers license and access to a vehicle is essential for this post.

Informal enquiries can be made to Joyce Lowson or Julie Reid on 01224 557835