Clinical Support Worker, Community

NHS National Services Scotland; Stirling; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a Clinical Support Worker for the Falkirk District Nursing team. The role involves working alongside a multidisciplinary team to provide patient care, perform clinical tasks, and support palliative care at home. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a commitment to delivering high-quality care in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills including effective written skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the area to provide patient care.
• Experience with clinical skills like venepuncture and medicine administration is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine care for patients under supervision of nurses.
• Support other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Handle various clinical skills and provide care for palliative patients.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Support worker to work within our Falkirk District Nursing team. You will work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team and carry out routine care for patients in support of and supervised by District Nurse/Registered Nurse. You should have excellent communication skills which include effective written skills and a good working knowledge of IT systems.

The role will include various clinical skills which include venepuncture, medicine administration, catheter care and other appropriate clinical investigations without supervision following the relevant training if needed. You will also be involved in care for palliative and end of life patients in their own home.

You will provide support to other members of the MDT including staff nurses and student nurses.

You will also carry out assigned duties to meet the patient’s needs that will ensure that they are cared for appropriately.

You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and referring appropriately to the Registered Professional. Lone working is part of this role. You must also have the ability to travel throughout the area to provide patient care.

This post is permanent.

Informal enquiries to

Claire Russell, Community Nurse Team Leader, 07989232075

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk

Certificate of Sponsorship

In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.

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