The RoleThe post holder is responsible for assisting the school nurse team in providing health care, health education and support to children and young people with physical and learning disabilities and associated severe and complex health care needs.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 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.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 technologyIt would be great if you also haveExperience working in a child care environmentExperience working with children who have complex health care needsExperience working with individuals with complex health care concernsExpert clinical practiceKnowledge of locality and national policy within the specialityEvidence of both personal and team research and auditAnalytical and judgement skillsSkilled in establishing and maintaining relationshipsFlexible and adaptable in responding to service needs within a rapidly changing environmentAbility to carry clinical and non-clinical equipment e.g.
scales, blood pressure monitors, health records, health promotion materials etc.Contract typePermanent Part Time29.60 hoursPlease note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.Location and Working PatternThis role will be based in Integrated Community Children's Nursing Service - Additional Needs Schools within University Hospital Wishaw.The working pattern for this role - Monday - Friday 9am-5pmLooking to find out more?If you're looking to find out 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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