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An excellent opportunity has arisen within Forth Valley for an enthusiastic, flexible and self motivated individual who is committed to the provision of safe, consistent and person centred quality care. We welcome applications from candidates who are interested in caring for adults or older adults when they are acutely unwell within Forth Valley’s inpatient areas and prison’s. You will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team working with people who require short to medium term admission for assessment and treatment. The role will require you to support patients when they are distressed, using de-escalation skills, as required. We have a range of training opportunities to support you in your role.
The post holder will have the responsibility of helping deliver care needs and supporting the clinical care standards within the ward environment. These posts are rotational days/nights including weekends and the successful candidates will be expected to be flexible to meet the demands of the organisation.
Previous experience in a caring role is desirable but not essential.
We require you to start in post by 31st October 2024.
Informal enquiries to Sarah Grant, Nurse Educator on sarah.grant@nhs.scot or Douglas High, Lead Nurse Practice Development on douglas.high@nhs.scot.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.