Overview
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Position
An opportunity has arisen for x3 Health Care Assistants at Foxgrove, Ayrshire Central Hospital.
What You Will Do
NHS Ayrshire and Arran were successful in the bid to host the National Secure Adolescent Inpatient services for young people aged between 12 and their 18th birthday who present a level of risk. We are moving towards the finalisation of the build and the clinical model with the expectation that the service will accept the first young people into the service in 2025.
You will be expected to work both supervised and unsupervised and exercise initiative when providing care to our young people; a registered nurse will be available for advice, guidance and supervision at all times. You will be based at Foxgrove (National Secure Adolescent Inpatient Service) within Ayrshire Central Hospital and will work alongside the nursing and clinical team to build the culture and ethos of the service prior to its opening in 2025.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
* SVQ 3 Health and Social Care (Children and Young People) or equivalent experience.
* Knowledge of CAMHS and/or Forensic issues and associated management considerations.
* Ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Ability to fulfil main duties and responsibilities as outlined in the job description.
Hours
37 hours per week
* This role comprises shift work including nightshift rotation.
* The post also attracts a Recruitment and retention premium.
Additional Information
Closing Date: Wednesday 10th September.
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Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Health Care Provider
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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