Health Care Assistant

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking Healthcare Assistants to provide personal care and support in a multidisciplinary team at Stonehouse Hospital. This role ensures a person-centered approach to healthcare, requiring effective communication and teamwork skills. Join us for a rewarding opportunity to grow your career in a supportive NHS environment with full-time and part-time positions available.

Benefits

At least 27 days of annual leave

Minimum of 8 public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme membership

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake on-the-job training and induction.
• Ability to perform tasks efficiently in a busy environment.
• Basic understanding of infection control would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine personal care and assist with examination duties for patients.
• Uphold hygiene, order, and safety within the ward or department.

Skills

Knowledge of personal care procedures

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work effectively with people

Basic knowledge of information technology

Education

SVQ II in healthcare or working towards it

Job description

The Role

NHS Lanarkshire has various Part & Full time opportunities available for Healthcare Assistants, based at Stonehouse Hospital.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, Healthcare Assistants will carry out routine personal care and assist with examination duties for patients, under the supervision of a registered nurse or clinician. The role ensures a person-centred approach to care delivery, maintaining safety and quality standards.

The Healthcare Assistant will perform duties to uphold hygiene, order, and safety within the ward or department environment. Please note: duties may vary depending on the ward/department and patient dependency levels.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? This could be your opportunity to join Team Lanarkshire!

We put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each team member plays a key role in delivering healthcare services across a population of 655,000 in both rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire comprises Acute Services, Corporate & Property & Support Services, and integrated primary healthcare and social care services through our Health and Social Care Partnerships.

What you'll need to bring

• Knowledge of personal care procedures or previous experience in health, education, or social environments.
• Willingness to undertake on-the-job training and induction.
• Completion of mandatory HCSW standards.
• Ability to work effectively with people and within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform tasks efficiently in a busy environment.
• Basic knowledge of information technology.

It would be advantageous if you also have

• SVQ II in healthcare or are working towards it.
• Basic understanding of infection control.

Contract type

Permanent, with full-time and part-time positions available. Salary for part-time roles will be pro-rata.

Location

This role is based in the Lockhart Unit at Stonehouse Hospital. Applicants considered for interview may be considered for similar roles in other locations.

Interested to learn more?

Contact Claire McInnes, Senior Charge Nurse, at [e-mail]

For application or recruitment inquiries, contact Marion Bisset, Recruitment Administrator, at [e-mail] (please include the job title and reference number).

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us for a supportive environment where you can develop your skills and career.

Benefits include:

• At least 27 days of annual leave, increasing with service length.
• Minimum of 8 public holidays.
• NHS Pension Scheme membership with life insurance benefits.
• Paid sick leave, increasing with service length.
• Occupational health services.
• Employee counselling services.
• Work-life balance policies.

NHS Lanarkshire offers additional support services on various personal and work-related topics, accessible through our links.

Further information

Refer to the Job Description for role details. For recruitment or organizational info, see our information pack or recruitment webpage.