Job description
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately
We are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join the team in Older People & Stroke Service Queen Elizabeth University Hospital (QEUH) . You should have excellent communication and organizational skills and excel in a busy working environment.
You will assist trained nursing staff in the delivery of a range of patient care procedures and provide basic nursing care to patients.
You will assist patients with activities of daily living and assist the Registered Nurse and where appropriate other members of the Clinical Team to deliver patient care. You will:
- co-operate with and maintain good relationships with other disciplines that are attending and treating our service users to maximise patient care and maintain good relationships
- have an empathic approach to service users, carers, relatives and refer them to a trained nurse for any questions they may have on the service users' condition or for any suggestions or concerns that they wish to raise.
- You will preferably have had previous hospital experience in an acute setting, but not essential.
Informal Contact: Claire Robertson, Senior Charge Nurse, Tel No: 0141 201 2452/2451
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
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