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Please note this is a part time 23 hour post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Please note these will be rotational position over Lady Home and Kello Hospital
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out routine personal care duties for patients, in support of and supervised by, a registered nurse.
The post holder will carry out assigned duties to maintain hygiene, order and safety within the ward environment.
Duties may vary with the type of ward/department and the degree of patient dependency.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
Knowledge of personal care and related procedures or previous volunteer or work experience in a health, education or social environment.
Required to undertake on the job training and induction
Undertake mandatory HCSW standards
Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment.
Working knowledge of basic information technology.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by Audrey Smith on 01555851210 or Agnes Erskine on 01899220077
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.