Geriatrics Care Assistant — 18-Month Fixed-Term

NHS Lanarkshire; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days incl PH

NHS pension scheme

Annual incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave increasing with length

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Clinical Support Worker in Medicine for Older Adults at University Hospital Hairmyres. You will support registered nurses, assist with admissions, procedures and routine tasks, and help maintain ward hygiene and safety.

The role is fixed-term for 18 months, 30 hours per week, with eligibility for NHS pension and generous annual leave. Applicants should have SVQ III in healthcare or equivalent, and strong team and communication skills.

Qualifications

• SVQ III in healthcare or working towards in a caring environment.
• Strong teamwork abilities within multidisciplinary settings.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and support direct patient care under the direction of a registered nurse.
• Assist with admission, transfer and discharge of patients.
• Assist in preparation for procedures and in collecting routine specimens.

Skills

SVQ III in healthcare

Teamwork

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

SVQ III in healthcare

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a Clinical Support Worker in Medicine for Older Adults at University Hospital Hairmyres. You will support registered nurses, assist with admissions, procedures and routine tasks, and help maintain ward hygiene and safety.

The role is fixed-term for 18 months, 30 hours per week, with eligibility for NHS pension and generous annual leave. Applicants should have SVQ III in healthcare or equivalent, and strong team and communication skills.