Overview
Clinical Support Worker - Theatres role at NHS Scotland.
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The Role
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out care duties for patients, in support of a registered nurse/Operating Department practitioner (ODP) and will regularly work unsupervised but with the wider theatre team available for reference at all times. You will also carry out assigned duties involving direct and indirect patient care within the theatre environments and will be required to perform physical/technical/emotional aspects of patient care in an efficient, effective and responsible manner with accuracy in a busy environment.
About NHS 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
* SVQ III in peri-operative care or working towards or equivalent - peri operative experience.
* Or SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role.
* Or Initial induction period of up to 3 months, followed by a period of training and consolidation to achieve full competency across a range of specialties within 12 months following induction.
* 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.
Contract type
* Permanent
* Full time x 5 Posts
* 37 hours
Location
This role will be based in Theatre within University Hospital Wishaw.
How to apply and contact
Please contact Lee Adair, Charge Nurse, at lee.adair@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Marion Bisset, Recruitment Administrator, at marion.bisset@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to 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 of 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
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.
Additional information
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. If there is high interest, the advert may close early; please submit your application promptly.
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NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive. Care-experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents or in residential/secure settings.
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