Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Treatment Room)

NHS Scotland; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ontario, Canada, is seeking a part-time professional to provide direct patient care as delegated by a registered nurse. The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to work independently within a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have an SVQ III in healthcare or equivalent experience, ensuring a person-centered approach to care delivery. The position offers various benefits, including annual leave and membership in the NHS Pension Scheme.

Benefits

A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Qualifications

• SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment.
• Ability to actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process for continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Carry out duties involving direct patient care as delegated by the registered nurse.
• Provide care and support to patients, relatives, and carers.

Skills

Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment

Ability to work unsupervised

Working knowledge of basic information technology

Education

SVQ III in healthcare or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Summary

The post holder will carry out duties involving direct patient care as delegated by the registered nurse. Will regularly work without supervision after appropriate training/induction to provide care and support to patients/relatives/carers. The post holder will ensure a person centred approach to care delivery which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality strategy.

Responsibilities

The post holder will carry out duties involving direct patient care as delegated by the registered nurse. Will regularly work without supervision after appropriate training/induction to provide care and support to patients/relatives/carers. The post holder will ensure a person centred approach to care delivery which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality strategy.

Qualifications

• SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment
• Ability to work unsupervised
• To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development
• Working knowledge of basic information technology

It would be great if you also have:

• Knowledge of personal care and related procedures or previous volunteer or work experience in a health, education or social environment
• Undertake job training and induction
• Venepuncture certificate
• Evidence of continuous personal development & a commitment to lifelong learning

Contract and Hours

• Contract type: Permanent
• Part Time
• Various hours available
• Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Treatment rooms within Douglas St TBC.

The working pattern for this role is: Days.

Contact

Please contact Pamela Carlin, on [e-mail]. For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Lynn Deas, Recruitment Administrator on [e-mail] (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email).

Benefits

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• Occupational health services
• Employee counselling services
• Work-life Balance policies and procedures
• NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

EEO Statement

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent—regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another. Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

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Right to Work within the UK

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Please note that all Band 1 and Band 2 posts are not eligible for sponsorship through the Skilled Worker route.