Community Health Care Support Worker – District Nursing

Post Title

Health Care Support Worker

Location

North East Fife locality

Salary / Banding

Band 3

Hours

20 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.

Benefits

Regular 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.

Contact

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

Equal Opportunity

NHS 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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