Healthcare Support Worker AA

Job reference: 256666
Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date: 30/10/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Victoria Hospital
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 16/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Fife
Department: Pre-assessment, Victoria Hospital

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Support Worker within the Pre-assessment suite at Victoria Hospital, Kirkcaldy for a fixed term of 9 months.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Health Care support Worker to help support the Senior Charge Nurse in delivering a clinically effective service preparing patients for admission for surgery. The post will be primarily Monday to Friday depending on the needs of the service.

Knowledge of the surgical/orthopaedic pathway is essential as well as experience of working in a pre-assessment environment is desired. The healthcare support worker will work autonomously supporting the Senior Charge Nurse, working closely with Nurse Practitioners, Staff Nurses, other Health Care support workers as well as Consultant Anaesthetists and Surgeons in managing waiting list patients attending for elective surgical and orthopaedic procedures. The healthcare support worker will provide a high standard of efficient individualised patient care by carrying out a comprehensive medical assessment, physical measurements, and various diagnostic tests and manage ongoing medical needs of elective patients to facilitate planned admission for surgery.

The purpose of this role is to assess, evaluate and then optimise the health of patients preoperatively, liase and plan admission with the surgical / orthopaedic wards and theatres to commence discharge planning. As a nurse practitioner you will be expected to develop and expand the role to meet the needs of the patient and the service.

Applicants should have substantial practical experience in a variety of surgical / orthopaedic settings, knowledge of the acute surgical / orthopaedic pathway is desirable. Good decision making skills in clinical practice and the ability to work with minimal supervision are essential as well as excellent verbal and written communication skills.

You must possess evidence of effective team working and excellent interpersonal skills, and be committed to patient focused care.

As a pre-assessment health care support worker you should be committed to continuous professional development and possess excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required, demonstrate strong organisational skills and attention to detail. As an experienced nurse you will provide strong clinical support to and work in partnership with the multi-disciplinary team.

Informal enquiries: Stephanie Allan, Senior Charge Nurse in The Pre-Assessment Suite for Planned Care on 01592 643355 Ext: 28026

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment. NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination.