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The Role
To undertake care duties for patients in support of and delegated by the Registered Nurse, within a hospital or community setting. The post-holder will be required to work without direct supervision on a regular basis, referring to the registered nurse as required. NHS Lanarkshire invites you to join Team Lanarkshire and put patients at the heart of everything we do, delivering healthcare services across rural and urban communities with a passionate multidisciplinary approach.
Requirements
* SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role.
* Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.
* Ability to work unsupervised.
* To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development.
* Working knowledge of basic information technology.
Driving licence requirement: a full UK/EU/EEA licence if necessary.
Additional Relevant Experience (optional)
* Experience of working with people with long term mental health or learning disability problems.
* Experience of working in an inpatient setting.
* Knowledge of issues that can affect people suffering from long term mental health issues and learning disabilities.
Contract Type
Permanent, Part‑Time: 29.6 hours per week. Salary will be pro‑rata.
Location and Working Pattern
Older Adult Mental Health within Udston Hospital. Working pattern will be confirmed by the hiring manager.
Contact
For enquiries regarding the advertisement please contact Peter Burke, Senior Charge Nurse, Peter.Burke@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. For recruitment process enquiries, contact Jennifer Hughes, Recruitment Administrator, jennifer.hughes@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk. Please include the job title and reference number in your email.
Benefits
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
* A minimum of 8 days public holidays.
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits.
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
* Occupational health services.
* Employee counselling services.
* Work‑life balance policies and procedures.
Further Information
For more information on the role, refer to the Job Description. For recruitment process information, refer to our information pack or recruitment webpage.
Additional Information For Applicants
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. If there is a high level of interest, the advert may close early.
* Follow this link for help to complete an application on Jobtrain: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
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* Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Diversity and Equality
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience.
Right to Work
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Prospective applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies.
Sponsorship
Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.
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