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Health Care Assistant - Frailty Assessment Unit, Airdrie
Client: NHS Lanarkshire
Location:
Airdrie, United Kingdom
EU work permit required:
Yes
Job Reference:
90bfa6574a74
Job Views:
3
Posted:
18.04.2025
Expiry Date:
02.06.2025
Job Description:
The Role
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out routine personal care/assist with routine examination duties for patients, in support of (and supervised by), a registered nurse/clinician. The post holder will ensure a person centred approach to care delivery which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality strategy.
The post holder will carry out assigned duties to maintain hygiene, order and safety within the ward/department environment.
Duties may vary with the type of ward/department and the degree of patient dependency.
What we'll need you to bring
* 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.
It would be great if you also have
* SVQ 11 in Health Care or working towards
* Car driver with a full, valid UK/EU/EEA driver’s licence
Contract type
* Permanent
* Part Time
* 35.5 hours
* Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in the Frailty Assessment Unit within University Hospital Monklands.
The working pattern for this role is rotational.
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.
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* 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
NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description.
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