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Nursing and Midwifery Directorate
Health Care Support Worker in Rohallion Secure Care Clinic Murray Royal Hospital
Vaara Ward (Medium Secure)
Are you looking for a new career in Health Care?
Do you want to make a lasting difference to the mental wellbeing of our patients?
Do you want a career that provides you with a sense of achievement?
If so, we are looking for you Please read on...
NHS Tayside Mental Health Services are recruiting Healthcare Assistants in our Forensic Mental Health Service
As one of our new to Healthcare Support workers, we will provide you with a full induction and orientation package along with the support you require to work as a Health Care Support Worker in the field of Mental Health.
If you are a caring and empathetic person, we would welcome your application to undertake this key healthcare role.
You will play an important part in providing support in the recovery journey of our patients and taking the first steps to a new career.
As a Health Care Support Worker and NHS Tayside employee you will be subject to the Disclosure Scotland scheme and must be eligible to work in the UK.
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment.
Informal enquires please contact Laura Bowler, Senior Charge Nurse, Vaara Ward, Rohallion Secure Care Clinic Tel: Ext 64480 Email:
Hours of work are: Full-time - 14 long days over a 4-week period and part time 10 long days over a 4-week period. The service operates a long day shift pattern (both day and night shift) in accordance with NHS Tayside Rostering Policy.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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