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NHS Borders

NHS Borders

CTAC Healthcare Support Worker - South

Melrose On-site 0-2 yrs exp Hospitals and Health Care 668 employees
PhlebotomyRecording Vital SignsUrinalysisECGsWound Management

Requirements

Candidates must possess a full driving license and access to a vehicle for travel. While experience is preferred, the role requires strong communication skills and the ability to use IT systems.

Job Description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

Compassion Kindness Integrity Teamwork Excellence

CTAC South (Hawick/Selkirk, occasional support in Newcastleton)

2 posts 1x 32.34hrs, 1 x 15hrs

Both Fixed term contracts until 31/3/2027

We are looking for an enthusiastic and adaptable individual to join our CTAC team in Hawick and/or Selkirk. This role will support our registered nurses and will offer the opportunity to develop experience and skills in many areas of care such as phlebotomy, recording vital signs, urinalysis, ECGs and wound management.

You must have good communication skills and enjoy working with people to deliver person centred care. You will need to be able to work autonomously, and enjoy working in a fast paced environment.

Experience is preferable, but full training will be given.

Ability to use IT systems

Access to a vehicle and possession of a full driving license is essential as the role will involve occasional travel.

Family friendly hours spread across the week, Monday - Friday

Further enquiries and informal visits are welcome please contact Rebecca Rudkin CTAC Team Lead 07483935752

Whether you’re early in your career or looking to take the next step into a more senior role, NHS Borders offers a supportive environment where you can grow, influence change, and make a real impact.

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website.

For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licenced Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found.

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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.

Skills

PhlebotomyRecording Vital SignsUrinalysisECGsWound ManagementCommunication SkillsPerson Centred CareIT SystemsDriving

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