Healthcare Support Worker

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This post is for 28.5 hoursAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Decontamination Healthcare Support Worker based in the Endoscopy Unit.The Endoscopy Unit is a busy department, the successful candidate will work mainly within the decontamination unit processing endoscopes and ensuring all equipment is ready for the daily lists. You will also provide support to the registered nurses with patient care, moving and handling and daily duties within the department.The department is open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm. The post requires flexible working to provide a 5 day service.For informal enquiries please contact Louise Horne SCN, Glenn Smith CN and Carla Veitch CN on 01896 826445.Please note: the salary quoted is for full-time hours (37 hrs per week). For appointments to part-time hours, the salary will be pro-rata.

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