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Please note this is a part-time post for 24 hrs and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
The shift pattern will be various hours, Monday to Friday working with the Physiotherapy - Paediatrics team based at Douglas Street Clinic, Hamilton.
A full valid Uk driving licence holder will be essential for this position to meet the needs of the service.
The Health Care Support Worker will work under the supervision, guidance, and support of a Physiotherapist, and assist with the delivery and implementation of Physiotherapy therapy treatment programmes.Supervise and instruct patients in designated clinical interventionsDuties may vary depending on the care group/department or assigned area of work.
The successful candidate will own an SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role The ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team. and to work unsupervised using their own initiative. The ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment using effective written and verbal communication skills. Will actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfill the requirements of continuing professional development. Experience and working knowledge of basic information technology
Informal inquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Anne McKenna, Paediatric, Learning Disabilities & Mental Health Physiotherapy Lead, NHS Lanarkshire
email:anne.mckenna@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.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge, and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.
Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for an 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 UK Visas and Immigrations. 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 at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk