141994 R2 Health Care Support Worker

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

**Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.

To facilitate safe, supported, early discharge for patients who are returning to the community by providing short term rehab at home for patients who meet the specified criteria.

To work with patients in the orthopaedic wards and identify patients who could be supported at home by the OSDT.

To provide a high standard of care at home for patients requiring short term rehab or awaiting a package of care.

To work on a regular basis without direct supervision from the OSDT Lead. Ability to work alone in patients own home.

Ability to professionally and efficiently record in patients notes following every visit.

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact eunice.crombie@nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk