Health Care Assistant - Neonatal

NHS National Services Scotland; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider dedicated to delivering exceptional care to women and babies. This part-time role offers you the chance to be part of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring compliance with NHS standards while providing vital support to maternity staff. With a focus on skill development and career growth, you'll enjoy a supportive environment that values your contributions. Benefit from generous annual leave, a robust pension scheme, and a commitment to work-life balance. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Sick leave benefits

Occupational health services

Counselling services

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Experience in health, education, or social environments.
• Willingness to undertake training and meet HCSW standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support to maternity staff.
• Ensure compliance with NHS policies and procedures.

Skills

Personal care knowledge

Effective communication skills

Team collaboration

Basic IT knowledge

Education

SVQ Level 2 in Health Care

Job description

The Role

As a member of the multidisciplinary team, the post holder will provide clinical and administrative support to maternity staff to ensure effective women and baby-centred care. The role involves ensuring compliance with NHS policies and procedures and supporting the multidisciplinary team.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Join Team Lanarkshire and become part of our patient-focused healthcare services. We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire comprises Acute Services, Corporate & Property & Support Services, and Health and Social Care Partnerships providing integrated primary healthcare and social care.

What you'll need to bring

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

Preferred qualifications

• SVQ Level 2 in Health Care or working towards it.

Contract details

• Permanent, Part-Time, 23 hours per week.
• This is a part-time position with pro-rata salary.

Location and working pattern

The role is based in the Neonatal Ward at University Hospital Wishaw. Applicants may be considered for similar roles in other locations.

Interested in more information?

Contact Lorraine Graham, Senior Charge Midwife, at [e-mail] (please include the job title and reference number). For application or recruitment inquiries, contact Devon Westwater at [e-mail].

Why join NHS Lanarkshire?

Enjoy a supportive environment that fosters skill development and career growth. Benefits include:

• Minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with service.
• At least 8 public holidays annually.
• NHS Pension Scheme membership with life insurance benefits.
• Sick leave benefits that increase with tenure.
• Occupational health, counselling, and work-life balance policies.

Additional information

For more details, see the Job Description or visit our recruitment webpage. Ensure your application is complete and submitted early, as the closing date is midnight on the specified date. Use recommended browsers for application submission, and note that amendments cannot be made after submission.

NHS Lanarkshire values diversity and encourages applicants from all backgrounds. Responses to application questions should be your own work, with no AI or third-party assistance. Providing false information may lead to application withdrawal.

Legal and eligibility information

All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. Check eligibility in advance. Note that some posts are not eligible for sponsorship.