Victoria Hospital
Would you like to like to develop and enhance your career? Ward 6, Supported Discharge Unit are recruiting band 2 Nursing Auxiliaries.
You will be expected to provide support to the nursing team, by carrying out an extended range of assigned clinical tasks as well as direct patient care and associated administrative duties. You will work as part of a team promoting the delivery of high quality, seamless, equitable and accessible care to patients and their families and make sure that there is prompt initiation of investigations as per protocol to support the management of the patients by the medical and nursing staff in the clinical area.
You must have effective communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate your commitment to patient safety and confidentiality. An active interest in working within an acute hospital setting and the ability to rise to the challenge of working within a fast paced setting are essential. Relevant experience within an acute hospital setting required .You will be expected to participate in any training required and work on a regular basis without direct supervision from a registered nurse.
Our Health Care Support Workers work closely with our Nursing and Discharge Team to organise and complete patient discharges. Successful candidates will be expected to independently manage patients discharge. It is desirable that you should be trained in all Band 2 clinical skills including vital signs, venipuncture, cannulation and catheterisation, However, training will be provided to the correct candidates if needed. Candidates should also have a good working knowledge of IT systems.
This is also a rotation post covering days, nights and weekends to support the Nursing Staff and patients dependency.
If successful in your application, you will be offered the opportunity to undertake an SVQ2 or SVQ3 (dependent on band) in Health and Social Care, approximately 9 months after taking up post. It is expected that you complete this qualification, which will be fully funded by NHS Fife. Your Line Manager will provide you with more information once you are in post.
* Please note this post may close early due to anticipated level of applicants*