Clinical Support Assistant – Ward Care (18-Month)

NHS Scotland; Hospital; On-site; CLP 27,667,000 - 32,937,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days

Generous NHS pension

Incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a dedicated care assistant to join a multidisciplinary team and support registered nurses in delivering high-quality patient care.

You will carry out care duties, assist with procedures, admissions, transfers and sample collection, in a busy ward environment. The role is fixed term for 18 months, with secondment options if applicable.

Applicants should have SVQ III in healthcare or working towards it and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication.

Qualifications

• SVQ III in healthcare or working towards, or equivalent care environment experience
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively in a busy ward

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned tasks to deliver and support direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse
• Assist in the preparation of patients for procedures
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients
• Assist in the collection of routine urine/blood specimens

Skills

SVQ III in healthcare

Teamwork

Communication skills

Care delivery

Education

SVQ III in healthcare or equivalent

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a dedicated care assistant to join a multidisciplinary team and support registered nurses in delivering high-quality patient care.

You will carry out care duties, assist with procedures, admissions, transfers and sample collection, in a busy ward environment. The role is fixed term for 18 months, with secondment options if applicable.

Applicants should have SVQ III in healthcare or working towards it and demonstrate strong teamwork and communication.