NHS Ayrshire & Arran
253761 - Staff Bank - Healthcare Support Worker (UWS Students Only)
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This advert is for international students who are studying BSC Nursing at University of West of Scotland. Are you currently an international student studying BSC Nursing at University of West of Scotland?
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The Role
To undertake care duties for patients in support of and delegated by the Registered Nurse, within a hospital or community setting. The post-holder will require to work without direct supervision on a regular basis, referring to the registered nurse as required.
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
- SVQ 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.
- To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development.
- Working knowledge of basic information technology
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It would be great if you also have
- Up to date with NHS mandatory training/evidence of core training from external organisations
- Experience of working within a healthcare setting
- Experience working with people who have mental health/health care needs
- Experience of working within a health inpatient setting
- Awareness of national and local mental health agenda
- Evidence of experience in Dementia care with associated knowledge
- Evidence of engagement in inter professional learning opportunities, self-directed study, and peer reflection
- Ability to work flexible and unsocial hours
Contract type
Staffbank 0 hours
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in NHS Lanarkshire.
The working pattern for this role will be Various.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Stuart Walker, Staffbank Manager at stuart.walker@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
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For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Staffbank Recruitment on lanarkshirestaffbankapplications@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (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
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
- Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
- Occupational health services
- Employee counselling services
- 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 recruitment webpage.
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