Rehabilitation Assistant

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Craigs (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

New Craigs Hospital in the Highlands seeks motivated staff to join a care team delivering person-centred mental health services. The role emphasises a positive patient experience during admission and a supportive, therapeutic ward environment.

Successful candidates will show commitment to ongoing development of patient-focused care and work well within a busy, demanding setting. Informal enquiries to Ian Gardner, Senior Charge Nurse, [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Desirable to have previous care setting experience.
• Ability to work in a busy, physically demanding post.
• Calm and friendly nature with good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of highly motivated teams delivering person-centred care.
• Contribute to a positive patient experience during admission.
• Support ward environment and patient-focused care initiatives.

Job description

New Craigs Hospital provides Mental Health care through the Highlands.

You would be working as part of highly motivated and encouraging teams, who adopt a person centred approach to care, always aiming for a positive patient experience of admission.

The successful candidates will be motivated, demonstrate a commitment towards the continued development of patient focused care whilst fostering a therapeutic ward environment. This position would suit a conscientious, kind, enthusiastic and motivated individual.

Previous experience in a care setting is desirable as this is a busy and physically demanding post. We require someone who is able to cope with these demands, who can work well within a team and has a calm and friendly nature.

There are huge benefits to living in the Highlands and a wealth of knowledge and skills in our communities. Our mix of urban, remote and rural and island communities make NHS Highland a unique place to live and work. Frequently voted as one of the happiest places to be we can offer you a quality of life that you don’t get elsewhere. We enjoy some of the cleanest air in the UK and access to exercise outdoors amongst beautiful scenery. Our communities are close-knit and supportive. And, as a major employer, we have the power to develop career paths that retain and attract talent to the area.

Informal enquiries to; Ian Gardner, Senior Charge Nurse; email: [e-mail]

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.