Role
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out routine personal care/assist with routine examination duties for patients, in support of (and supervised by), a registered nurse/clinician. The post holder will ensure a person-centred approach to care delivery which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality strategy.
The post holder will carry out assigned duties to maintain hygiene, order and safety within the ward/department environment.
Duties may vary with the type of ward/department and the degree of patient dependency.
What we'll need you to bring
* Knowledge of personal care and related procedures or previous volunteer or work experience in a health, education or social environment.
* Required to undertake on the job training and induction
* Undertake mandatory HCSW standards
* Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment.
* Working knowledge of basic information technology.
It would be great if you also have
* SVQ II in healthcare, or working towards
* Previous experience working within a caring environment/role.
* Previous experience as a support worker in an acute environment
* Basic understanding of infection control
* Ability to prioritise own workload
* Ability to elevate appropriately
Contract type
* Permanent
* Full time
* 37 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Lockhart unit within Stonehouse Hospital.
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.
Contact
Please contact Claire McInnes, Senior Charge Nurse, at Claire.McInnes@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk.
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Heather Lamont, Recruitment Administrator, at heather.lamont@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 (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures
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