The RoleAs part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out care duties for patients, in support of a Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) and will regularly work unsupervised but with the wider theatre team who will be available for reference at all times.The post holder will also carry out assigned duties involving direct and indirect patient care within the theatre environments.The post holder will be required to perform physical / technical / emotional aspects of patient care in an efficient, effective and responsible manner with accuracy in a busy environment.NHS LanarkshireHave you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire?
Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do.
Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in in both North and South Lanarkshire.
NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.What we'll need you to bringSVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role.OrPostholders with no previous clinical healthcare experience will be treated in accordance with Annex U Arrangements for Pay and Banding of Trainees.
Initial induction period of up to 3 months, followed by a period of training and consolidation to achieve full competency across a range of specialties within 12 months following induction.Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team.Effective written and verbal communication skills.Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.Ability to work unsupervised.To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development.Working knowledge of basic information technologyContract typePermanentFull time37 hoursLocation and Working PatternThis role will be based in the Theatre (DSU) within University Hospital Monklands.Looking to find out more?If you're looking to find out a bit more, then we would love to hear from you!Why NHS Lanarkshire?Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.Some of NHS Lanarkshire's benefits include:A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )Paid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee Counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresNHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling.
This support can be accessed using the links on this page.Further InformationFor more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description.
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