141927 Health Care Support Worker Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
In partnership with the registered nurse, assesses and reviews the plan of care, using the patient’s individual care plan. Implement the plan of care to ensure delivery of a high standard. Works on a regular basis without direct supervision from a registered nurse. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out personal care duties for patients, in support of the registered nurse and other relevant professional practitioners, where appropriate. This will be carried out in the context of a medium secure environment, caring for the Mentally Disordered Offender (MDO) where effective risk assessment and management are paramount.
**Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**
This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact [email protected] or [email protected]
