Healthcare Assistant District Nursing - Glasgow, United Kingdom - NHS Scotland

Description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is Days, PH, Weekends and OOH shifts.

This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

The HCSW will be responsible for delivering care to patients as delegated and directed by the District Nursing team. The post holder will participate in the care of patients in their own home or community setting under the direction of a registered nurse. Taking into account the lifestyle, race, gender and cultural background, and factors which impact on physical, mental or emotional health. The post holder will represent the values and beliefs of the nursing team as well as that of the organisation.

The post holder will require an SVQ Level 3 in Healthcare or equivalent experience, to have the ability to work with people and as part of a team, be able to work without direct supervision and have good communication skills both written and verbal. To work in partnership with patients, family, carers' and significant others, and will be evidence based taking into consideration the lifestyle, race, gender and cultural background, and factors which impact on physical, mental or emotional health. This post requires membership of Disclosure Scotland's PVG Scheme.

Informal Contact: Angela Aitcheson, Nurse Team Leader, ,

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

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