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THIS VACANCY IS ONLY OPEN TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF NHS AYRSHIRE AND ARRAN
Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker at University Hospital Crosshouse/University Hospital Ayr.
What you will do:
This is an exciting opportunity for a Healthcare Support Worker to work within the ophthalmology and macular services within the out-patient departments at University Hospital Ayr and University Hospital Crosshouse. In addition to consultant led clinics, there are nurse led and virtual diagnostic clinics. There is also a casualty service with patients referred from primary and secondary care. The nurse led intravitreal injection service is located at Ayr Hospital in a purpose built facility, delivering treatments for macular conditions. Other procedures and treatments carried out within the ophthalmology departments include corneal cross-linking and botulinum toxin for blepharospasm and squint.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
SVQ3 in Healthcare related subject and / or equivalent knowledge gained in a relevant area through experience, on the job training and/or short courses or appropriate competency to undertake role.
Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake patient care and other tasks and activities.
Training is provided to enable the Senior HCSW to comply with the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland 2009; and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers, both as amended from time to time.
Hours:
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership:
UK Car licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Allison Mclaughlin, Charge Nurse Ophthalmology- Tel 01292 610555, extension 16973, or email: Allison.mclaughlin@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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