Overview
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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Responsibilities
* Carry out Respiratory monitoring on complex neuromuscular patients and respiratory patients as part of the Home Ventilation Service.
* Work across Perth Royal Infirmary and Ninewells Hospital, with the Home Ventilation team covering all of Tayside and North East Fife.
* Collaborate under the supervision of the Home Ventilation team and maintain good communication with colleagues.
* Demonstrate a caring attitude and maintain good interpersonal and IT skills; willingness to learn about respiratory conditions and equipment.
* Comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout employment.
* Hold a driving licence as outreach services form part of the role.
* Participate in training and development opportunities to gain a wide range of knowledge and skills.
* Hours of work: 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Qualifications and Skills
* Good communication and IT skills; ability to work collaboratively.
* Willingness to learn about respiratory conditions and equipment; caring attitude.
* Driving licence is essential.
Additional Information
* You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland.
* Training and support will be provided for aspects of the role.
* For informal discussion about the post please contact Nicola Hutchison Respiratory Advanced Nurse Practitioner at Nicola.hutchison2@nhs.scot or Louise Gouick Highly Specialist Respiratory Physiotherapist at Louise.gouick2@nhs.scot. Home Ventilation Team contact number 01382 496565.
* Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check emails regularly including junk/spam folders.
Application Process
* You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
* DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
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Other Information
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect employment with NHS Tayside.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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