Community Health Care Support Worker - District Nursing

Job description

Post TitleHealth Care Support Worker

LocationNorth East Fife locality

Salary / BandingBand 3

Hours20 hours per week (part‐time)

Responsibilities

Support the District Nursing Team to deliver evidence‐based treatment and care to house‐bound patients.

Prevent unnecessary admissions and support the earliest possible discharge from hospital.

Attend patients at their homes and care homes to provide nursing care.

Work within a 24‐hour, 7‐day Community Nursing Service, including weekends and public holidays.

Provide evening cover and travel across the Fife‐wide division as required.

Qualifications

Previous community experience, especially in nursing or social care.

Phlebotomy skills are an advantage.

Ability to travel across Fife and to provide evening cover.

Knowledge and experience to support the role; an appropriate SVQ is desirable.

Legal right to work in the UK; membership of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme required before appointment.

BenefitsRegular supervision and training opportunities. Flexible working and family‐friendly policies. Full support for disabled candidates, those with long‐term conditions or neuro‐divergent individuals through reasonable adjustments.

ContactInformal enquiries: Donna Sneddon (Team Lead), 07748761045 or donna.sneddon@nhs.scot

Equal OpportunityNHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. Applications from all parts of society are welcome.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English