As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out care duties for patients, in support of a registered nurse, and will regularly work unsupervised.
The post holder will carry out assigned duties to maintain hygiene, order and safety within the ward environment.
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.
SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role.
Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.
To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development.
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Required to undertake on the job training and induction
Undertake mandatory Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) Standards
Knowledge of personal care and related procedures or previous volunteer or work experience in a health, education or social care environment
Contract type
Permanent
Part Time
Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
This role will be based in Ward 14 within University Hospital Hairmyres.
Rotation between days/ nights/weekends, 11.5 hour shifts
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Why NHS Lanarkshire?
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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