The Role
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.
Duties may vary with the type of ward/department and the degree of patient dependency.
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
1. SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role.
2. Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team.
3. Effective written and verbal communication skills.
4. Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.
5. Ability to work unsupervised.
6. To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development.
7. Working knowledge of basic information technology
It would be great if you also have
8. Knowledge of personal care and related procedures or previous volunteer or work experience in a health, education or social care environment
9. Previous experience in an acute hospital environment
10. Experience in venepuncture and cannulation
Contract type
11. Permanent
12. Various hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Ward 15 within University Hospital Hairmyres.
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!
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Heather Lamont,
(Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
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:
13. A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
14. A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
15. Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )
16. Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
17. Occupational health services
18. Employee counselling services
19. 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 .