We are looking to recruit a Clinical Support Worker to join the Intensive Psychiatric Care / Mental Health unit at University Hospital Wishaw.
The successful candidate will undertake care duties for patients in support of and delegated by the Registered Nurse, within a hospital or community setting. The post-holder will be required to work without direct supervision on a regular basis, referring to the registered nurse as required.
Contract Details and Shift Pattern:
Band 3 / Permanent / Full Time / 37 hours
NHS Lanarkshire
Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire benefits include:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service (pro-rata for part time staff).
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays.
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits.
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
* Occupational health services.
* Employee Counselling services.
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures.
What We'll Need You to Bring:
* 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.
It Would Be Good If You Also Had:
* Up to date with NHS mandatory training/evidence of core training from external organisations.
* Experience of working within a healthcare setting.
* Experience working with people who have mental health/health care needs.
* Experience of working within health inpatient setting.
* Aware of national and local mental health agenda.
* Evidence of experience in Dementia care with associated knowledge.
* Evidence of engagement in inter-professional learning opportunities, self-directed study, and peer reflection.
* Ability to work unsupervised, within job profile.
* Working knowledge of IT systems.
* Motivated and committed to continuous personal development.
Looking to Find Out More?
If you’re looking to find out a bit more, then we would love to hear from you!
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Devon Westwater at [emailprotected].
Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email.
Further Information:
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Additional Information for Applicants:
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. However, if there is a high level of interest in this position, we may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
* For help to complete an application on Jobtrain please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/.
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* Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience.
Right to Work within the UK:
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.
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