Healthcare Support Worker - Modern Apprenticeship - 19 posts - 18060

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £21,814 per annum
Employer: NHS Lothian
Closing Date: Friday 3 February

Based at various hospital locations across Edinburgh, Midlothian and West Lothian, you will be part of a multidisciplinary team carrying out personal care duties in support of and supervised by registered nurses. You will work towards SVQ Level 2 Healthcare (Clinical) whilst building your clinical knowledge and skills.

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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 within the following areas:
 

• Royal Edinburgh Hospital
• Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership - Findlay House
• Royal Hospital for Children and Young People
• St John’s Hospital, West Lothian
• Midlothian Community Hospital.

 
What might a day in this role look like?
 
As part of a multidisciplinary team you will:
 

• carry out personal care duties for patients in support of and supervised by registered nurses
• carry out assigned duties to maintain Activities of Daily Living for patient care
• undertake associated clerical and patient centred duties, under supervision of registered nursing staff
• ensure infection control measures are maintained at all times; this will involve daily cleaning of the clinical area
• maintain stock levels of supplies and housekeeping duties
• communicate effectively with patients, relatives and team members across the organisation
• be responsible for your own actions and ensure they are in line with the NHS Lothian values and policies.

 
What will I learn?
 

• SVQ Level 2 Healthcare (Clinical) and embed the learning into practice
• Underpinning knowledge units including Digital, Working in the Health Sector and the Human Body
• How to maintain high standards of patient care within defined resources
• Establish a rapport with the multidisciplinary team and gain the confidence of the patients and their families
• Ensuring patient safety at all times
• Managing self within a complex dynamic clinical environment
• Maintaining skill and knowledge level in clinical competencies and core skills
• Address the equality and diversity needs of patients and staff
• Key employability skills.

 
What qualifications/skills are required?
 

• National 4 or above in English and Maths or Core Skills at Level 4 within alternative qualification
• 17 - 24 years of age (or up to 29 if you have a disability/care experienced)
• Effective team player
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Passion for working in a healthcare environment
• Understand and possess the NHS Lothian Values
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to carry out delegated responsibilities within a dynamic clinical environment
• Commitment to completing the Modern Apprenticeship Programme.

 

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