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
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the University Hospital Hairmyres Medicine for the Older Adult service for a generic support worker to provide ongoing rehabilitation for older people while in hospital. Working as part of the multidisciplinary team, duties will include:
- Working under the supervision of registered occupational therapy & physiotherapy staff to assist patients to achieve their rehabilitation goals.
- Implement treatment programmes within the in-patient setting for individuals / groups of patients.
- Use technical and practical skills to deliver flexible, patient centred programmes.
- Working to discharge without delay principles and the acute target operating model to support discharge home in a timely manner.
The successful candidate will require to have experience of working with adults, mainly older people and have knowledge of appropriate treatment and skills associated with the rehabilitation of this patient group.
What You'll Bring:
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SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role.
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Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team.
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Effective written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.
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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
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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 Laura Lambie, Occupational Therapy Team Lead on [email protected]
If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact Stephanie McNeill, Recruitment Administrator on [email protected]
