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This is a full-time Senior Healthcare Support Worker position based in Coathill Hospital working with Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy and Speech within North Stroke Neuro Rehabilitation Team Mon-Fri.
The successful candidate will work under the supervision, guidance and support of a Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist or Speech and Language Therapist assisting with the delivery and implementation of Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and/or Speech and Language Therapy treatment program.
This post holder will need to be a UK driver's license holder with access to a car.
Duties may vary depending on the care group/department or assigned area of work
The knowledge and experience required to carry out the role are;
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.
Ability to work unsupervised.
To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development.
Working knowledge of basic information technology
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Fiona Cook on 01698753683 or fiona.cook@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact recruitment.lanarkshire@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk