Health Care Assistant - MHLD Airdrie, Scotland
Job description
We have exciting opportunities for a full-time position for Healthcare Assistants to join the MHLD team at the University Hospital Monklands.
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out routine personal care duties for patients, in support of and supervised by, a registered nurse.
The post holder 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.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
Knowledge of personal care and related procedures or previous volunteer or work experience in health, education or social environment.
Required to undertake on-the-job training and induction
Undertake mandatory HCSW standards
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.
Working knowledge of basic information technology
Informal enquiries regarding the post will be welcomed by [email protected] or 01698 754504
For queries regarding the application form or recruitment process only, please contact tracy.watson@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 interviews may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.
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