Community Healthcare Support Worker
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Date: 3 days ago
City: Ayr
Contract type: Contractor
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.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Community Healthcare Support Worker at Ailsa Hospital.
What You Will Do
You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team carrying out a range of care activities, clinical care tasks and other duties as delegated by and in support of a Registered Nurse.
Support and supervision is provided by the Registered Nurse.
In partnership with the Registered Nurse, you will review the patient’s individual care plan and will competently perform the necessary aspects of care, within their scope of clinical practice, for the patient as per the individual care plan to ensure delivery of a high standard, recording care delivery and reporting back to the Registered Nurse.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
SVQ3 in Healthcare related subject and / or equivalent knowledge gained in a relevant area through experience, on the job training and/or short courses or appropriate competency to undertake role.
Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake patient care and other tasks and activities.
Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to show initiative and work without direct supervision as required, on a daily basis.
Can demonstrate knowledge and competence of equipment used within the department to support the Registered Nurse and ensure that they are compatible and in good working order. Will escalate any concerns to a registered nurse.
Understands and complies with HCSW mandatory induction standards and code of conduct.
Completion and maintenance of statutory & mandatory learning activities.
Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety.
You are able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by the registered nurse (training will be provided).
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours
30 per week - rostered shift pattern weekdays with a weekend working commitment
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership
UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Natalie Bowie, Clinical Team Leader 07929783983
Additional Information For Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran 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
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
Who We Are
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position
An opportunity has arisen for a Community Healthcare Support Worker at Ailsa Hospital.
What You Will Do
You will work as part of the multidisciplinary team carrying out a range of care activities, clinical care tasks and other duties as delegated by and in support of a Registered Nurse.
Support and supervision is provided by the Registered Nurse.
In partnership with the Registered Nurse, you will review the patient’s individual care plan and will competently perform the necessary aspects of care, within their scope of clinical practice, for the patient as per the individual care plan to ensure delivery of a high standard, recording care delivery and reporting back to the Registered Nurse.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
SVQ3 in Healthcare related subject and / or equivalent knowledge gained in a relevant area through experience, on the job training and/or short courses or appropriate competency to undertake role.
Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake patient care and other tasks and activities.
Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to show initiative and work without direct supervision as required, on a daily basis.
Can demonstrate knowledge and competence of equipment used within the department to support the Registered Nurse and ensure that they are compatible and in good working order. Will escalate any concerns to a registered nurse.
Understands and complies with HCSW mandatory induction standards and code of conduct.
Completion and maintenance of statutory & mandatory learning activities.
Awareness, understanding and compliance of policies and practices e.g. Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety.
You are able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by the registered nurse (training will be provided).
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours
30 per week - rostered shift pattern weekdays with a weekend working commitment
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership
UK driving licence/Car ownership is essential to this role.
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Natalie Bowie, Clinical Team Leader 07929783983
Additional Information For Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
For help to complete an application on JobTrain, please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/
Please note that our correspondence method is by email, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.
Please check your email regularly (including junk folders) and also your JobTrain account for updates.
Please contact JobTrain Candidate Support Hub : https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home - for advice and support with any system issues.
We recommend using the Internet Browser “Google Chrome” or “Microsoft Edge” when using JobTrain.
Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments.
Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran 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
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
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