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Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive multidisciplinary team, contributing to patient care alongside Registered Nurses and ODPs.
Chance to develop and enhance acute clinical skills through a structured training and consolidation period tailored to achieve competency across various specialties.
Permanent position offering job security within NHS Lanarkshire, which serves a large and diverse community.
Attractive benefits package including a minimum of 27 days annual leave and up to 8 public holidays, promoting work-life balance.
Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, providing long-term financial security and life insurance benefits.
Access to comprehensive occupational health services and employee counselling resources, supporting both professional and personal well-being.
The Clinical Support Worker - Periop position at NHS Lanarkshire in Airdrie is integral to a multidisciplinary team, providing essential care for patients under the supervision of Registered Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners. The role requires the post holder to perform both direct and indirect patient care duties in a theatre environment, ensuring tasks are carried out efficiently and responsibly, particularly in a busy setting. Applicants should ideally have an SVQ III in healthcare or equivalent experience, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
NHS Lanarkshire emphasises the importance of patient-centered care and offers a supportive environment for career development. This permanent, full-time role based at University Hospital Monklands includes a comprehensive induction and training period. Benefits for employees include competitive annual leave, NHS pension scheme membership, occupational health services, and support for work-life balance. The organisation is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves.
NHS Lanarkshire emphasises the importance of patient-centered care and offers a supportive environment for career development. This permanent, full-time role based at University Hospital Monklands includes a comprehensive induction and training period. Benefits for employees include competitive annual leave, NHS pension scheme membership, occupational health services, and support for work-life balance. The organisation is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the community it serves.
The Role
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out care duties for patients, in support of a Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) and will regularly work unsupervised but with the wider theatre team who will be available for reference at all times.
The post holder will also carry out assigned duties involving direct and indirect patient care within the theatre environments.
The post holder will be required to perform physical / technical / emotional aspects of patient care in an efficient, effective and responsible manner with accuracy in a busy environment.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
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 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.
What we'll need you to bring
This role will be based in the Theatre (DSU) within University Hospital Monklands.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out a bit more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Mary Crombie, Theatre Manager on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Tracy Watson, Recruitment Administrator on (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Additional Information for Applicants
We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.
We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out care duties for patients, in support of a Registered Nurse / Operating Department Practitioner (ODP) and will regularly work unsupervised but with the wider theatre team who will be available for reference at all times.
The post holder will also carry out assigned duties involving direct and indirect patient care within the theatre environments.
The post holder will be required to perform physical / technical / emotional aspects of patient care in an efficient, effective and responsible manner with accuracy in a busy environment.
NHS Lanarkshire
Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!
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 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.
What we'll need you to bring
- SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards, or equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role.
- Postholders with no previous clinical healthcare experience will be treated in accordance with Annex U Arrangements for Pay and Banding of Trainees.
- Initial induction period of up to 3 months, followed by a period of training and consolidation to achieve full competency across a range of specialties within 12 months following induction.
- Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary/agency team.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to carry out assigned patient care tasks effectively within a busy environment.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
- To actively participate in the Personal Development Plan process to fulfil the requirements of continuing professional development.
- Working knowledge of basic information technology
- Permanent
- Full time
- 37 hours
This role will be based in the Theatre (DSU) within University Hospital Monklands.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out a bit more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Mary Crombie, Theatre Manager on
For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Tracy Watson, Recruitment Administrator on (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email)
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.
Some Of NHS Lanarkshire’s Benefits Include
- A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
- A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
- Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
- Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
- Occupational health services
- Employee Counselling services
- Work-life Balance policies and procedures
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Additional Information for Applicants
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
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We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
- Care experienced applicants are people who live/have lived with foster parents/kinship carers or who live/have lived in a residential children’s setting/secure unit.
Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
NHS Lanarkshire has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.
We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job
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To work as a Clinical Support Worker (CSW) in the UK, you typically need a combination of personal attributes, practical skills, and knowledge relevant to the role. Here’s a list of key skills and qualities that are often essential:
1. Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication is crucial when interacting with patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and being sensitive to the needs and feelings of patients is vital in providing support and care.
3. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with other healthcare staff, including nurses, doctors, and other support workers.
4. Attention to Detail: Being vigilant and accurate in tasks to ensure patient safety and proper care delivery.
5. Basic Clinical Skills: Familiarity with basic clinical procedures, such as taking vital signs, assisting with mobility, or basic patient hygiene.
6. Emotional Resilience: Being able to cope with the emotional demands of the job, especially in challenging or distressing situations.
7. Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and keep organized records.
8. Adaptability: Flexibility to respond to varying patient needs and changing healthcare environments.
9. Basic IT Skills: Competence in using hospital systems, care management software, and other technology as necessary.
10. Health and Safety Awareness: Knowledge of basic health and safety protocols to ensure a safe working environment for both patients and staff.
11. Understanding of Patient Confidentiality: Awareness of data protection and confidentiality laws (e.g., GDPR) related to patient information.
12. Cultural Competence: Being respectful and understanding of diverse cultures and backgrounds of patients.
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