136556 - Senior Health Care Support Worker - Community/AM Wishaw, England
Job description
Please note this is may be a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
We are recruiting for a Senior Health Care Support Worker – Community the post holder will deliver high-quality care in accordance with the guidance given and work delegated by registered nurses. The post holder will ensure a person-centred approach to care delivery which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality strategy. You will also be expected to work unsupervised and exercise initiative when providing patient care however, a registered nurse will be available for advice and guidance. You will support the nursing team to ensure the effective utilisation of resources. You will provide assistance within a variety of settings as required e.g. patient’s home, treatment room. You will Assist in the delivery of high-quality care to meet patient needs and also assist clinicians within a variety of clinical settings as required. Following appropriate training, the post holder will carry out tasks as delegated by a registered nurse, e.g. blood pressure, and phlebotomy. You will also support patients, relatives and carers in order to achieve optimum health and person-centred outcomes.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
- SVQ3 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
The Post Holder must have a Full UK driving license and access to a car.
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by [email protected]
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact [email protected] stating the job title and reference number in the subject. Please note: all job related queries must be directed to the informal contact noted above.
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
‘In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
- Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.’
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.
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. This permission is without exception granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk
