The Role We are looking to recruit a Clinical Support Worker to join the Theatres Ward at University Hospital Wishaw The successful candidate will carry out care duties for patients, in support of a registered nurse/Operating Department practitioner (ODP) and will regularly work unsupervised but with the wider theatre team available for reference at all times. The post holder will also carry out assigned duties involving direct and indirect patient care within the theatre environments. As well performing physical/technical/emotional aspects of patient care in an efficient, effective and responsible manner with accuracy in a busy environment. Contract type Band 3 / Permanent / Full Time / 37 hours NHS Lanarkshire Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team 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. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas. Why join 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 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 (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension) 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. What We'll Need You To Bring SVQ III in peri-operative care or working towards or equivalent -peri operative experience. SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role. Postholders with no previous clinical healthcare experience will be treated in accordance with Annex U Arrangements for Pay and Banding of Trainees. Initial induction period of up to 3 months, followed by a period of training and consolidation to achieve full competency across a range of specialties within 12 months following induction. 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 Great If You Also Have Educated to degree level or undertaken post registration courses. Undertake initial Induction period of up to 3 months followed by period of training and consolidation to achieve full competency across a range of specialities within 12 months following Induction Actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of CPD Looking to find out more? If you’re looking to find out a bit more, then we would love to hear from you Please contact Lee Adair at Lee.adairlanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Devon Westwater at Devon.Westwaterlanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk 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.