Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective. We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences. We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.
A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link: https://services.nhslothian.scot/nursingandmidwifery/strategic-plan-2023-2028/
Recruitment process – We use a values and competency based recruitment process that is linked to the ambitions set our in our Strategic Plan. Click the link below for more information on our interview questions:
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Healthcare Support Workers - West Lothian Palliative Care Team
Do you have a passion for high quality person-centred care?
West Lothian District Nursing Service are recruiting for band 3 Health Care Support Workers to support the delivery of palliative care at home. As part of our dedicated District Nursing Team, you will support patients and their families during their palliative journey, helping them remain at home with dignity and comfort. Your main responsibilities will include providing personal care, carrying out simple dressings and delivering other essential elements of care as delegated by the nursing team.
We have a range of part-time contracts available between 16 and 28 hours per week across West Lothian. Shifts are 4 hours long and operate 7 days per week with key working times 0900-1300 and 1800-2200
This is a community-based role, and you will be required to travel between patients across West Lothian during each shift. An expenses reimbursement scheme is available. A driving license and access to a car is essential. Please be aware that the position will also require working without direct supervision.
We are looking for passionate, enthusiastic, and motivated individuals who put patients first and who will work within our values. By joining our friendly and supportive teams, NHS Lothian will provide you with the opportunity to gain a wide range of transferrable skills and experience.
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For more information on NHS Lothian careers please visit our careers website : https://careers.nhslothian.scot/nursing-and-midwifery/
Please be aware that sponsorship is not available for this post due to the part time nature of the hours.
If you are an internal NHS Lothian Band 3 candidate we will not proceed with shortlisting and interview and instead you will move to our internal transfer process. To find out more about the internal transfer process, please click on the link below:
Internal recruitment application process for nursing vacancies (scot.nhs.uk)
If you would like to arrange a careers conversation to discuss your career, career pathways and opportunities within NHS Lothian please click on the link below:
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Find out what our staff say about working in NHS Lothian at: https://careers.nhslothian.scot/acute-specialist-nurses/who-we-are/
Please note that this advert is for substantive posts only and not the staff bank.
**Please note, the advert may close early due to the volume of applications.
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