222342 Generic Healthcare Support Worker

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222342 Generic Healthcare Support Worker

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A vacancy has arisen for a Generic worker (patient support) in the X-ray department. Experience in a patient care environment is essential, as are good IT skills.

The X-ray department provides a 24/7 service and you may be required to participate in the shift/7 day cover system.

Appropriate training will be given. Understanding of medical terminology would be desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities and requirements

Provide patient support in the X-ray department (Generic Healthcare Support Worker).

Experience in a patient care environment is essential, as are good IT skills.

The X-ray department provides a 24/7 service and you may be required to participate in the shift/7 day cover system.

Appropriate training will be given.

Understanding of medical terminology would be desirable but not essential.

This vacancy does not meet the salary required for Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship.

Information for all candidatesTo find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages: https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/

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Additional Information for International CandidatesRight to work in the United KingdomNHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is granted by the UK Border Agency. We check the entitlement to work in the UK for all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

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It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible for sponsorship BEFORE submitting your application. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

UK RegistrationNHS Dumfries and Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses. Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC, etc).

Job details

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other

Industries: Hospitals and Health ..... full job details .....