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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We currently have 3 x Full-time (37.5hpw) Band 3 HCSW positions available within General Outpatients. The hours would be worked over 4 days ( 3 x 0800-1800hrs + 1 x 0800-1730hrs)
This role would involve Set up of Clinic room/Welcome & Chaperoning of Patients/ Obtaining Patient Height, Weight, BP, Sats & urinalysis as required. Assisting Consultants and Nursing Staff during Complex Consultations and assisting Patients as required. Set up and Care of Equipment, Cleaning and Restock of Rooms and Delivering good quality Care to our Patients. The Clinics are fast moving with approx 220pts attending each day. Often 16 clinics running in the morning, and quickly restocked to run a further 16 in the afternoon. We look after patients attending all Surgical, Medical & Orthopaedic Outpatient appointments. Patients often attend via Patient Transport, often requiring assistance with care needs and mobility issues.
Clinical skills would include Venepuncture, Simple Wound Dressing, Knowledge of Colorectal Procedures and Equipment etc. Knowledge of Infection Control and Health & Safety policies within NHSH is advantageous. Also knowledge and understanding of Turas, covering all aspects of Mandatory & Statutory Training.
This is a great opportunity to join our Team, support and training will be given.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
Care and compassion | Dignity and respect | Openness, honesty and responsibility | Quality and teamwork |
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