Health Care Assistant

Description

We are looking to recruit a full time, permanent Health Care Support Worker based at University Hospital Hairmyres

JOB PURPOSE

• 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.
• To ensure a person centred approach to care delivery which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality strategy.
• To 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.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to undertake a variety of shifts which include days, evenings, nights, weekends, public holidays. and have the Ability to rotate between different departments or sites when required.

KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB

• 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.

Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by [email protected]

For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact [email protected] stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.

‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

• Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interviews may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any Worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigration. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visas and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk

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