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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.
Our Purpose
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our Values
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What You Will Do
You will works as part of the multidisciplinary team carrying out a range of personal 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 patients individual care plan and will competently perform the necessary aspects of care, within their scope of clinical practise, 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.
Skills Required
Can demonstrate a range of core skills to competently undertake patient care and other tasks and activities.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
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.
Organisational and time management skills.
PC skills.
Knowledge Required
Training is provided to enable the Senior HCSW to comply with the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland 2009; and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers, both as amended from time to time.
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. Escort Policy, Prevention and control of infection and Health and Safety.
You will able to work within the scope of their practice under direct and indirect supervision by the registered nurse (training will be provided).
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.
Training and personal development
Completion of in house training programme as required.
Continues to develop knowledge and practice through a combination of instruction, on the job learning, attending teaching sessions and study days, where appropriate.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours
2 positions
34.5 hours per week
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact:
Mary McKenna, Senior Charge Nurse on 01290 427200.
Additional Information For Candidates
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