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Please note this post is only open to current NHS Ayrshire and Arran staff.
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 are required to work collaboratively in a safe, care and respectful way.
An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen for a Support Worker within the Urology Oncology Service for a 12 month period.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with excellent interpersonal skills and who is proficient in the use of patient management systems.
The overall purpose of this post is to work independently but under the guidance and supervision of a registered practitioner, to enable and support patients who are on patient triggered follow up pathways, to be able to access resources and services which will help them to a more effective recovery and rehabilitation. The post will also act as a point of contact for those patients who will have been prepared by their clinical team for self-managing their follow up – and will be able to sign post patients to appropriate support or deal with the issues as part of their role.
You should be educated to diploma level or equivalent experience NVQ Level 3. We are looking for an individual who has vast administrative and organisational experience of dealing with non-routine and complex problems. Ability to learn and assimilate information quickly to meet deadlines by prioritising and multi-tasking. A key element will be the ability to have calm and reassuring interpersonal skills when speaking with patients and carers.
Informal enquiries to Karen Andrews 01292 17123 or Brian McGlynn / Lillian White – Urology Oncology Nursing Team on 01292 610555 ext 14765
Hours: 37.5 per week.