Trainee Care Practitioner – Patient-Focused Role

NHS Scotland; North Boarhunt; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave - 35 days includingpublic

NHS pension scheme

Annual incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave increasing with length

NHS discounts and more

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is recruiting for a role within a patient-centred care team. You will assist patients to achieve rehabilitation goals, support evidence-based care, and contribute to planning, delivery and evaluation of care under supervision.

The role requires a formal health qualification, strong time management and a valid driving licence. NHS Lanarkshire offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave and a defined pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification at HNC Level or equivalent level of experience in a health / education / social care environment plus short specialist courses relevant to specific clinical area.
• Awareness of health legislation relevant to the clinical area.
• Knowledge of the clinical speciality/area process, techniques and / or activities relevant to client group.
• Time management, planning and organisational skills.
• A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

Responsibilities

• Act as a member of the care team under supervision of a registered NMAHP Practitioner and assist patients to achieve care goals.
• Deliver direct patient care with compassion to a delegated clinical caseload following a clinical plan.
• Monitor the patient’s condition and liaise with the registered practitioner to review care needs.
• Plan and prioritise patient care within the delegated caseload and contribute to care planning and review.

Skills

Time management

Driving licence

Awareness of health legislation

Knowledge of clinical area

Education

HNC Level or equivalent

Job description

NHS Lanarkshire is recruiting for a role within a patient-centred care team. You will assist patients to achieve rehabilitation goals, support evidence-based care, and contribute to planning, delivery and evaluation of care under supervision.

The role requires a formal health qualification, strong time management and a valid driving licence. NHS Lanarkshire offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave and a defined pension scheme.