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

As 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 will:

• Carry 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.

- Undertake recording of patient vital signs and report results to registered staff.

- Assist in maintenance and improvement of patient mobility in conjumction and in support of other members of the multidisciplinary team to continue rehabilitation.

- Report observed changes in the patients physical and psychological needs and participate in maintaining accurate and up to date records, to ensure effective communication.

- Carry out pre-use checks on some equipment, as specified in relevant protocols e.g. blood glucose monitoring equipment.

- Prepare equipment and procedure trolleys as per procedure manuals, etc.

• Commitment to ongoing personal development, as identified personally or due to the needs of the services
• Participate in personal career development planning to maintain skills and develop personal growth through training and education.
• Knowledge of all relevant National and Local Policies, legislation, procedures, etc
• Work within NHS Lanarkshire policies and procedures (eg Health and Safety, Security, Fire, Cardiac Arrest, etc), as well as local guidance to ensure maintenance of confidentiality and safe working practices for patients and colleagues and promote the effective use of resources.

What You'll 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.

A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

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.

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 Joan Gold, Senior Charge Nurse, Care of the Elderly on Joan.Gold@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk

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