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Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Technical Instructor based at Ayrshire Central Hospital
What you will do:
The Intermediate Care Team (ICT) is a multi-agency team, working together with patients and carers to provide rapid assessment of service users needs. ICT offer an alternative to hospital admission by maintaining people in their homes and to facilitate the smoothest and earliest possible discharge from hospital. The multi-disciplinary team provides assessment, short term intensive rehabilitation and support. We have opportunities for highly motivated individuals to join our busy, enthusiastic team, committed to delivering quality services working closely with colleagues across professions and agencies.
This Technical Instructor post is vital to support the multidisciplinary teams in localities across North Ayrshire and it is generic in order to be as flexible as possible. This post is supported by a robust AHP and Nursing competency framework and training supervision pack.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Individual to join our dynamic team. You will provide a service to patients in their own homes.
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:
Good organisational and time management skills and an ability to be flexible in day-to-day working to ensure prompt and satisfactory outcomes. You should also have the ability to work unsupervised and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, written and verbal.
You will required to evidence relevant and proven experience in directly working with clients/patients in a healthcare or homely setting.
You should have an HNC in Health or Social Care or equivalent experience
Experience of working within a multidisciplinary team and knowledge of the health and social care services is advantageous.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours: 37 hours per week
The service is provided 7 days a week so weekend work essential but on a Rota basis
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Kerry Walker, Team Leader Intermediate Care, North Tel: 01294 400616 or email kerry.walker@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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