We need healthcare assistants (HCAs) for temporary, last minute placements across Scotland, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Guild HCAs can access work in NHS, HSE and private hospitals. You’ll need to work to our high standards and in return you’ll receive full professional support from us.
A minimum of 6 months experience in the last 2 years, working on medical or surgical wards
Evidenced completion of the Care Certificate or NVQ / BTEC is desirable
The ability to take and record vital signs and use an Early Warning System (NEWS /PARS) for reporting patient deterioration
A willingness to work to our company expectations
Must be registered with the SSSC (Scotland) and NISCC (Northern Ireland) to work in nursing home & community settings
If you are looking for a healthcare assistant job in Scotland, Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland, the Scottish Nursing Guild can help. We are a leading nursing agency specialising in placing healthcare assistants into roles within many types of healthcare organisations – from public and private sector hospitals, to community centres and schools. We are committed to delivering exceptional care, so we require a certain level of skills and experience from healthcare assistants who wish to join our team. In return, we provide high pay rates and an excellent benefits package that truly reflects our appreciation for the dedication of our HCAs.
As a leading healthcare agency, we understand the importance of delivering the highest-quality care to all patients. Our mission is to supply exceptional HCAs and nurses to healthcare organisations when no one else can, often at short notice or in remote locations. However, our team of healthcare assistants ensure the level of care they provide remains high due to their skill and dedication. Therefore, we ask that you meet the requirements at the top of this page before applying to work with us. If you do have the necessary qualifications and experience, register to work with us today and take the next step in your healthcare career.
We offer outstanding rates of pay and an excellent range of benefits to our healthcare assistants as we value the commitment required to deliver premium, high-quality care, particularly in last-minute circumstances. Some of the benefits we offer include:
While working with us, you will also have access to training courses covering a variety of topics to keep your knowledge up to date and improve your skills.
HCA jobs with the Scottish Nursing Guild offer great flexibility. Our healthcare assistants use our Quick Nurse app to book shifts. Once you are registered to work with us, you will gain access to Quick Nurse and can use it to instantly start searching for healthcare assistant jobs in your location. It allows you to choose shifts that fit your schedule, no matter where you are located. This gives you the option to also work an additional part-time or full-time job while picking up shifts as a healthcare assistant for us. The app has an array of features including:
If you’re looking for healthcare assistant jobs in Scotland, Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland with great flexibility and outstanding benefits, register here today.