About The Organisation
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.
The Role
The Treatment Room Co ordinator supports the Community Nursing Team Leader who has overall line management responsibility for the treatment room ensuring a person centered approach to care delivery which is safe and effective to ensure and maintain quality strategy. The postholder will be responsible for the assessment, planning, development, implementation and evaluation of episodes of care in accordance with NHS Lanarkshire’s policies/procedures and NMC guidelines and will carry out all forms of relevant care without supervision and demonstrate procedures to and supervise registered/unregistered nursing staff. Directing, co-ordinating and supervising the work of other staff within the area of practice, involved with patient care and is responsible for ensuring appropriate resources are available for planned procedures including Keep Well.
Delegated responsibility for the day to day operational management of department, including supervision and deployment of staff across all sites ensuring equity of service provision.
The working pattern for this role is: Monday to Sunday 8am to 8pm
In this key role, you will:
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Be fully conversant and comply with NMC code of professional conduct and other relevant guidance documents to support and maintain standards of professional nursing practice.
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Effectively deliver treatment room nursing practice and duties as detailed in relevant NHS Lanarkshire policies, e.g. tissue viability, infection control and be aware of their responsibility in respect of public protection.
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Ensure effective, accurate and contemporary documentation is maintained and managed according to developed systems and in accordance with the national/local/professional policies, guidance, data protection and the Freedom of Information Act.
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Be responsible for the effective and accurate use of team resources, e.g. staff, supplies, dressings.
What You'll Bring:
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Registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration
- Educated to/working towards/operating at Degree Level
- Post graduate expertise within speciality / area of practice that demonstrates the required breadth of knowledge required to lead safety, effectively and efficiently.
- Comprehensive knowledge of clinical guidelines and standards within the speciality / area of practice.
- A driving licence is required; this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
What we Offer
As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:
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Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
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Generous NHS pension scheme
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Annual incremental salary progression
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
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NHS discounts and more.
NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
- Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.
For informal discussion, please contact Annabel Jane Henderson, Team Leader on [email protected]
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Marion Bisset Recruitment Administrator on [email protected]
