Clinical Support Worker - Larbert, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

NHS Scotland

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Larbert, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Support worker to work within our Out-of-Hours nursing team.

The post involves working within the out of hour's period from 6pm to 8am, weekends and public holidays.

You will work as part of a Multidisciplinary Team and carry out routine care for patients in support of and supervised by Registered Nurse.

You should have excellent communication skills, which include effective written skills and a good working knowledge of IT systems

The role will include various clinical skills, which include medicine administration, catheter care and other appropriate clinical investigations without supervision following the relevant training if needed.

You will also be involved in care for palliative and end of life patients in their own home.

You will provide support to other members of the MDT including staff nurses and student nurses.

You will also carry out assigned duties to meet the patient's needs that will ensure that they are cared for appropriately.

You will have the ability to work on your own initiative and referring appropriately to the Registered Professional. Lone working is part of this role. Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.

Informal enquiries to Claire Russell, Team Leader; Lynnette Clark, Interim Team Leader or Angela Bell, Interim Team Leader