GR - Healthcare Support Workers - West Lothian District Nursing

Our Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan sets out our Vision, Ambitions and Values that enable excellent care for our patients and service users. It also demonstrates what you can expect from our organisation and what you can aspire to in your own career development. A collaborative, person focused approach is at the very centre of everything we aspire to achieve, and necessary to deliver care that is high quality, compassionate, safe and effective.

We continue to work towards having a diverse and inclusive culture for people who work for us and use our services. We want everyone to realise their full potential and make a positive contribution. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to supporting the development of a nursing and midwifery workforce that is made up of diverse skills and experiences.

We are interested in your passion for developing with us as a leader as well as demonstrating alignment with the values and ambitions set out in our Strategic Plan. We are committed to providing the strong foundations of clinical education with our Clinical Education and Training team, our education co-ordinators, robust induction programmes and preceptorship as well as working with you to build on your leadership strengths.

A link to the NHS Lothian Nursing and Midwifery Strategic Plan can be found via the following link: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment process – We use a values and competency based recruitment process that is linked to the ambitions set our in our Strategic Plan.

Exciting opportunities are available for highly motivated and enthusiastic Clinical Support Workers to join District Nursing teams across West Lothian. We have multiple Band 3 positions available and are looking for passionate, caring and motivated individuals to join our highly skilled nursing teams.

• You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, providing routine patient care in support of and under the supervision of a District Nurse or Registered Nurse. You should have excellent communication skills including effective written communication and a good working knowledge of IT systems.
• The role will involve a variety of clinical skills, including venepuncture, medicines administration, catheter care and other appropriate clinical procedures, following the relevant training where required. You will also be involved in providing care for palliative and end of life patients within their own homes.
• You will provide support to other members of the multidisciplinary team, including staff nurses and student nurses.
• In addition, you will carry out assigned duties to meet patients needs and ensure they receive high-quality, person-centred care.
• You will have the ability to work on your own initiative while recognising when to seek advice and support from a Registered Professional. Lone working is an essential part of this role.
• You must have your own car and a valid driver's license and be able to travel throughout West Lothian to provide care for patients in their homes.

Our district nursing teams work Monday
- Sunday , this post will be 20 hours and will include weekday and weekend hours.

Please note that this post is not eligible for Certificate of Sponsorship due to the minimum salary threshold required by the UK Home Office.

For more information, please contact Clinical Team Leads
- Sarah Brownlie
- Sarah.brownlie2t and Alice Millar
- Alice.millart.

The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information…