The Role
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out care duties for patients, in support of a registered nurse, and will regularly work unsupervised.
The post holder will carry out assigned duties to maintain hygiene, order and safety within the ward environment.
Duties may vary with the type of ward/department and the degree of patient dependency.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.
What we'll need you to bring
1. SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role
2. Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team
3. Effective written and verbal communication skills
4. Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment
5. Ability to work unsupervised
6. Actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development
7. Working knowledge of basic information technology
8. Be willing to work a 12.5-hour shift pattern including days, nights, weekends and public holidays
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
It would be great if you also have
9. Previous experience within NHS
10. Have an interest in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Contract type
Permanent
Full time or Part Time
Various hours
Please note if a part time post is accepted, the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Trauma and Orthopaedics Ward 14 within University Hospital Wishaw
The working pattern for this role is: 11.5 hour shifts both day and night, backshifts, weekend shifts, work over bank holidays
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
11. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
12. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
13. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
14. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
15. Occupational health services
16. Employee counselling services
17. Work-life Balance policies and procedures
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .