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Opportunity to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, enhancing collaborative skills and teamwork.
Ability to carry out patient care duties autonomously, promoting independence and confidence in clinical skills.
Supportive work environment that encourages personal and professional development, including participation in continuing education.
Generous leave entitlements, including a minimum of 27 days annual leave and additional public holidays, promoting work-life balance.
Membership benefits including NHS Pension Scheme, providing financial security and life insurance.
Access to comprehensive support services for both work-related and personal challenges, including occupational health and counseling.
The Clinical Support Worker - Haematology position at NHS Scotland in Airdrie involves assisting registered nurses in delivering care to patients within the Haematology Ward at University Hospital Monklands. The role includes maintaining hygiene, order, and safety in the ward while performing a variety of patient care tasks, often unsupervised, within a multidisciplinary team environment. Candidates should possess an SVQ III in healthcare or equivalent experience, along with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
This permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week) features a rotational working pattern and offers benefits such as a minimum of 27 days of annual leave, NHS Pension Scheme membership, and access to occupational health services. NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to creating a supportive work environment that fosters professional development and reflects the diverse makeup of the community it serves. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early due to anticipated high levels of interest.
This permanent, full-time role (37 hours per week) features a rotational working pattern and offers benefits such as a minimum of 27 days of annual leave, NHS Pension Scheme membership, and access to occupational health services. NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to creating a supportive work environment that fosters professional development and reflects the diverse makeup of the community it serves. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early due to anticipated high levels of interest.
The Role
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out care duties for patients, in support of a registered nurse, and will regularly work unsupervised.
The post holder will carry out assigned duties to maintain hygiene, order and safety within the ward environment.
Duties may vary with the type of ward/department and the degree of patient dependency.
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 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
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Kelly McIlroy, Senior Charge Nurse Haematology 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 category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliCSNP applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.
From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in
As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will carry out care duties for patients, in support of a registered nurse, and will regularly work unsupervised.
The post holder will carry out assigned duties to maintain hygiene, order and safety within the ward environment.
Duties may vary with the type of ward/department and the degree of patient dependency.
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 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.
- 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
- Experience of working in an Outpatient environment
- Experience in Ophthalmology Clinics
- Ability to plan and carry out investigations/patient care unsupervised
- Permanent
- Full time
- 37hours
- This role will be based in the Haematology Ward within University Hospital Monklands.
- The working pattern for this role is Rotational.
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!
Please contact Kelly McIlroy, Senior Charge Nurse Haematology 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 category. UK Visas & Immigration rules are available at www.jobsincare.com/job/jbliCSNP applicants are encouraged to check eligibility in advance of applying for vacancies in NHS Lanarkshire.
From 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in
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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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