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.

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 Support Workers 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 Healthcare Support Worker in the field of Mental Health.

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 Healthcare Support Worker and NHS Tayside employee you will be subject to the Disclosure Scotland scheme and must be eligible to work in the UK.

The Healthcare Support Worker is an important role. When you join our service you will be required to successfully complete a Health Care Support Workbook and meet the required standards.

Your performance must comply with the national “Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers 2009” and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.

Informal enquires please contact Steven Stark, Senior Charge Nurse Esk Ward, Rohallion Secure Care Clinic Tel: (01738 414471) Ext 64471 Email: steven.stark@nhs.scot or Zara Borthwick, Head of Nursing, Low Secure, Tel: (01738 562435) Ext 62435, Email: zara.borthwick@nhs.scot

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly including your junk/ spam folder.