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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, 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.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 care e.g.Assist 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 escort duties as required.What 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 environment.Ability to work unsupervised.What 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 Samantha McAlonan, Senior Charge Nurse on samantha.mcalonan@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.ukIf you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Nicole Hetherington, Recruitment Administrator on nicole.hetherington@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
