257455 - Health Care Assistant
About The Organisation
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.
The Role
To undertake care duties for patients in support of and delegated by the Registered Nurse, within a hospital or similar setting. Reports patient condition to registered staff.
In this key role, you will:
Delivers direct patient care including physical, emotional, psychological and personal care within an inpatient or similar setting in accordance with the agreed care plan.
Refer carers or other relevant agencies to the registered nurse for any queries they may have regarding the patients condition or with regard to any enquiries.
Bring to the attention of the registered nurse any inadequacy in the system, which may be to the detriment of the patients’ health, welfare and safety.
Accompany patients at discretion of Registered Nurse within the hospital site.
Participation in patient care in accordance with Observation and Engagement policy, supervising patients who require an increased level of observation due to their behavioural and psychological condition under the direction of the registered nurse.
Ensure accurate documentation of clinical information
What You'll Bring:
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
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
- Annual Leave \- 35 days including public holidays
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Annual incremental salary progression
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
- NHS discounts and more.
- *Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.*
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Gemma Irwin, Recruitment Administrator on Gemma.Irwin@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Interested?
Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, righttowork requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application
You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack
Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply early.
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