The Role
An opportunity has arisen for 2 Health Care Assistants based within University Hospital Hairmyres.
Health Care Assistants are part of a multidisciplinary team and will carry out routine personal care/assist with routine examination duties for patients, in support of (and supervised by), a registered nurse/clinician, ensuring a person centred approach to care delivery which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality strategy. You 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
Contract type
Permanent
2 Full time posts
37 hours
Location
This role will be based in Medicine for Older Adults Hairmyres and Stonehouse within University Hospital Hairmyres.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Lorraine Bennett, Senior Charge Nurse on Lorraine.Bennett@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk
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
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description.
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