GR - Clinical Support Worker - Orthopaedic Supported Discharge Team

NHS Scotland

  • Edinburgh
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 12 days ago
Orthopaedic Supported Discharge Team - Clinical Support WorkerRoyal Infirmary of EdinburghExciting opportunities are available to join the Orthopaedic Supported Discharge Team within the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in NHS Lothian. We have a position for a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW), and we are looking for passionate, caring, motivated people to join our highly skilled rehab team.We offer the opportunity to work with a skilled team within a multidisciplinary environment and impact positively on the lives of thousands of patients and their families.What We Can Offer You:We have a vacancy for a HCSW who has a passion for care and rehabilitation to join our innovative and dynamic team within NHS Lothian's orthopaedic pathway, providing you with the opportunity to gain a breadth of knowledge and exposure to multiple specialties.Roles:As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will contribute to the efficient service provision:
  • providing support with independent washing and dressing within patient's home environment
  • providing support with independent meal making with patient's home environment
  • providing prompting with medication as required
  • providing support/supervision with patient's prescribed physiotherapy exercises
  • encourage progression of mobility and transfer independence within patient's home and outdoors as advised by senior therapists.
  • communicating effectively with other HCSW and senior staff on shift to ensure consistent approach to care/rehab provision.
  • working 0700-1930 shift patterns (no night shifts), including weekends
  • working autonomously in the community as a lone worker, managing multiple visits per day
  • driving own vehicle or company car (manual gears), therefore the post requires applicant to have driving license.
Please find more information regarding the post in the attached flyer below.For further information and informal visits please contact:Jonathon Beard 01312421103 - 21103jonathon.beard@nhs.scotFind out what our staff say about working in NHS Lothian at:https://careers.nhslothian.scot/acutespecialist-nurses/who-we-are/

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