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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
What you will do:
- To be a member of the nursing team providing highly specialised care, support and supervision to People with a Learning Disability with additional complex needs and who have specific support requirements in relation to health & wellbeing and behaviours perceived as challenging.
- To increase the individuals’ quality of life and reduce behaviours perceived as challenging by providing person-centred care, using Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and implementing the following PBS principles: non-judgemental attitude, effective communication, using pro-active strategies avoiding the use of restrictive practices, problem solving and skill teaching.
- To support the delivery of care within the Unit registered as a care home at Trindlemoss and in the wider community settings, working on a one to one basis with residents as documented in individualised care plans.
- To assist the registered nurses to ensure that the physical setting is safe, clean and conducive to a homely and welcoming environment.
- To contribute to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of residents by being an active and supporting member of the team.
- To be an active member of the care team, supporting the residents through the promotion of independence (as appropriate to the resident) and planned programmes of care. Treating all residents with respect and courtesy, maintaining dignity and respecting individual needs and differences, both physical and cultural.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
- SVQ 3 in health care or equivalent level of experience of working with people with a learning disability and complex needs
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- To be flexible, enthusiastic and motivated to develop own skills and knowledge
- Time management skills
- To have knowledge of Positive Behaviour Support (PBS)
- To have knowledge of person centred approaches
- To maintain mandatory and statutory training requirements
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to carry out assigned tasks to the expected standard in a busy environment
- The ability to conduct oneself safely within a challenging/risky situation
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours:
37.5 Hours per week
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact: Gillian Duffy, Service Manager on 01294 322473.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
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