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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.
The role:
We are seeking individuals to join the team in Older People & Stroke Service, New Victoria hospital. The post holder will assist the team in delivering care and organising structured, meaningful and therapeutic activities to aid the rehabilitation of patients. You will assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of patients’ social & leisure activities. You will organise and participate, alongside your team, in therapeutic leisure activities on a group and one to one basis.
You should have excellent communication and organizational skills and who can excel in a busy working environment.
You will assist patients with activities of daily living and assist the Registered Nurse and where appropriate other members of the Clinical Team to deliver patient care
No Band 2 roles are eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa or Heath and Care Worker visa. routes. For Band 3 roles, only posts of 32 hours per week or more may meet eligibility. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for roles that do not meet these criteria, and applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- Location based in New Victoria Hospital
- Permanent Contract
- Part-time position (29.6 hours per week)
- Shift pattern for this post are Monday to Sunday
- Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.
Key responsibilities:
- Assist patients with all activities of living.
- Assist the Registered Nurse and where appropriate other members of the Clinical Team to deliver patient car
- Assist in the planning implementation and evaluation of patients’ social/leisure interventions
- Share responsibility for key aspects of Housekeeping and stock control demonstrating a good awareness of cost efficiency and safety.
- Demonstrate the ability to assist patients with a range of support / personal care needs. This includes moving and handling, assisting wheelchair use, use of hoists and
- personal care needs specific to the client group.
- Plan and organise social/leisure programmes for individual patients
- Co-operate with and maintain good relationships with other disciplines that are attending and treating clients to maximise patient care.
- Maintain good relationships and an empathetic approach to patients, carers and relatives and refer them to a registered nurse for any questions they may have on the patient’s condition or for any suggestions or complaints that they wish to raise.
- Work within Divisional policies and procedures to ensure maintenance of safe working practices for patients and colleagues.
- Adhere to ward and unit procedures for the use of supplies and equipment in order to promote the effective and efficient use of resources.
- Please refer to the job description and person specification for further details.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
Ability to fulfil the requirement of the job description including undertaking NiCHE programme.
Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Effective written and verbal communication skills/literacy/ numeracy skills
Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment.
Ability to carry out rolling and individual programmes to assist/ encourage patients to maintain pre-existing hobbies or interests
What we offer:
We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.
As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
- Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
- Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
- Enhanced pay for working public holidays
- NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
- Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Allison Rattray, Senior charge nurse band 7, On 01413478448 or email Allison.Rattray@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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