An exciting opportunity has become available for a Health Care Support Worker within the stroke rehabilitation unit. Letham is a Stroke Rehabilitation Unit within the Specialist Inpatient & Outreach Services which provides hospital based care.
We are looking for someone who possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You must have a genuine interest in working within this area and will have the opportunity to learn and develop specialist skills in the assessment and care of stroke patients.
You will be supported in your role with the ongoing training which includes the completion of specific stroke care competencies.
For informal enquires please contact Senior Charge Nurse Shirley Ward on 01592 226824
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A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.
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We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.
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.
