Clinical Support Worker LEVEL 2 - Modern Apprenticeship - VARIOUS - 18144

Contract: Permanent 
Salary: £23,362 - £25,368 per annum
Employer: NHS Lothian
Closing Date: Friday 9 June

Based at one of 5 locations across Edinburgh, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team carrying out personal care for patients, in support of and supervised by registered nurses. You will work towards SVQ Level 2 Healthcare (Clinical) and embed the learning into practice. 

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Employer:       
 
NHS Lothian is responsible for meeting the health needs of circa 800,000 people living in and around Edinburgh and the Lothians. We employ approximately 27,000 staff and provide a comprehensive range of primary, community and acute care services for the populations of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. Across all areas of care, we seek to provide specialist and general services fairly and efficiently and to the highest standards. NHS Lothian offers excellent career prospects and a wide range of job opportunities for potential employees. NHS Lothian is proud to offer all staff members opportunities for training and development as well as excellent staff benefits. 
 
Environment:
 
The posts will be based in the following locations:

• Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh – Acute Medical Unit, Orthopedics, GI /Liver, Department of Clinical Neurosciences
• Royal Edinburgh Hospital - Learning Disabilities Service, Mental Health Nursing, Neurological Rehabilitation
• The Royal Hospital for Children and Young people – CAHMS inpatient service
• Ellen’s Glen House - Hospital Based Complex Clinical Care
• Western General Hospital – Medical Assessment Unit, Respiratory, Medicine of the Elderly.       

 
What might a day in this role look like?
 
As part of a multidisciplinary team some of your duties will involve:

• carrying out personal care for patients in support of and supervised by registered nurses
• carrying out duties to maintain activities of daily living for patient care
• ensuring infection control measures are met through cleaning of clinical areas
• maintenance of stock levels of supplies
• Communicating with patients, relatives, and various team members.

 
What will I learn?

• SVQ Level 2 Healthcare (Clinical) and embed the learning into practice
  
• The underpinning knowledge units include Digital, Working in the Health Sector and the Human Body
• How to manage yourself in a complex dynamic clinical environment
• How to address equality and diversity needs of patients and staff
• How to always ensure patient safety
• How to establish a report with a multidisciplinary team and gain the confidence of patients and relatives.

 
What qualifications/skills are required?

• National 4 or above in English and Maths or Core Skills at Level 4 which were achieved within another qualification
• 17 - 24 years of age (or up to 29 if you have a disability/care experienced)
• Passion for working in a healthcare environment
• Effective team player
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Understand and possess the NHS Lothian Values
• Good interpersonal skills.

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