159189 (AMG) Hospital Discharge Carer 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.
**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**
The purpose of this post is to identify, assess and refer unpaid carers across acute and rehabilitation settings in Edinburgh and working closely with the 4 Locality Hubs. In particular, the post holder will be expected to support carers become more involved in discharge planning for patients they care for, and to ensure carers are aware how to access support in their own right once patients are discharged into the community.
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]
