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 require to work without direct supervision on a regular basis, referring to the registered nurse as required
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
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
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It would be great if you also have
Experience in working with mental health client group
Experience of supporting patients in therapeutic work including groups
Community working
Experience working with dementia patients and post diagnostic supports
Knowledge of dementia
Knowledge of community supports for older adults.
Working knowledge of information technology and access to NHS systems
Post-diagnostic support
Excellent team working skills with the ability to work using own initiative
Effective listening, communication and interpersonal skills
Time management skills
Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively
Ability to undertake venepuncture and ECG procedures including experience-giving injections.
Knowledge of medication titrations i.e. cognitive enhancers
Contract type
Permanent
Full time
37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Airbles Road Centre Motherwell.
The working pattern for this role Monday - Friday (09.00am - 17.00pm)
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!
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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:
1. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
2. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
3. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
4. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
5. Occupational health services
6. Employee counselling services
7. 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 .