Health Care Assistant - Emergency Department Wishaw, England
Job description
Please note: this is a part time post for 21 hours and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
We are looking to recruit a permanent, part time Health Care Assistant - Emergency Department, based at University Hospital Wishaw.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the Health Care Assistant will carry out routine personal care duties for patients, in support of and supervised by a registered nurse and will carry out assigned duties to maintain hygiene, order, and safety within the ward environment.
Duties may vary with the type of ward/department and the degree of patient dependency.
This post has a rotational shift pattern (12 hour shifts) and the postholder must have the ability to work flexible rotational duties
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job
- SVQII in healthcare or working towards, or equivalent experience working in a caring environment/role.
- 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
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed be [email protected]
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only , please contact marion.bisset@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk 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
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