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About The OrganisationHere 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.The RoleAs part of a multidisciplinary team, you will carry out care duties for patients, in support of a registered nurse, and will regularly work unsupervised. You will carry out assigned duties to maintain hygiene, order and safety within the ward environment.In This Key Role, You WillCarry out assigned tasks to deliver and support direct patient care, under the direction of a registered nurse, to ensure delivery of a high quality of patient careAssist in the preparation of patients for procedures.Assist with admission, transfer and dischare of patients.Assist in the collection of routine urine/blood specimens.Monitor and order supplies and carry out required housekeeping duties, in order to support patient care.Provide, guidance and support to less experienced staff (e.g. Bank, Healthcare Assistants, HNC / Homecare) under the direction of a registered nurseAssist in maintaining and promoting patients’ nutritional intake and fluid balance e.g. serving food and fluids and assisting patients, as requiredWork within NHS Lanarkshire policies and procedures (eg Health and Safety, Security, Fire, Cardiac Arrest, etc), as well as local guidance to ensure maintenance of confidentiality and safe working practices for patients and colleagues and promote the effective use of resourcesWhat You’ll BringSVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role.Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environmentWhat We OfferAs a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:Annual Leave – 35 days including public holidaysGenerous NHS pension schemeAnnual incremental salary progressionPaid sick leave increasing with length of serviceNHS discounts and more.NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent – regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.For informal discussion, please contact Rory Nicol, SCN, Brain Injury Team, on Rory.Nicol@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.ukIf you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator on Lynn.Deas@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk