About The Organisation

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.

The Role

The post holder will promote and work within the Discharge Lounge by:

Ensuring a high standard of nursing care is provided to patients from all specialties and that an acceptable standard is maintained while awaiting discharge home within the Discharge Lounge.

Liaise with transport services, social work, and pharmacy for an efficient discharge for the patients

Co-ordinate between different professional groups within the hospital, and if necessary between hospitals and other external care agencies to employ best practice in discharge management.

Share information between the hospital and external agencies

Prescription tracking and collection on a regular basis

Assistance in bed busting when required

Assist the flow team when required

Shared responsibility in the ordering and reviewing of hospital beds, mattress’s and commodes

Data collection

In this key role, you will:

Carry out assigned tasks to deliver and support direct patient care, under the direction of a registered nurse, to ensure delivery of a high quality of patient care e.g

Assist in the preparation of patients for procedures.

Assist with admission, transfer and dischare of patients.

Assist in the collection of routine urine/blood specimens.

Monitor and order supplies and carry out required housekeeping duties, in order to support patient care.

Provide escort duties as required.

Undertake recording of patient vital signs and report results to registered staff.

Assist in maintenance and improvement of patient mobility in conjumction and in support of other members of the multidisciplinary team to continue rehabilitation.

Report observed changes in the patients physical and psychological needs and participate in maintaining accurate and up to date records, to ensure effective communication.

Carry out pre-use checks on some equipment, as specified in relevant protocols e.g. blood glucose monitoring equipment.

Prepare equipment and procedure trolleys as per procedure manuals, etc.

What You’ll 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

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave – 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent – regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

• Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.

For informal discussion, please contact Karen Robinson, Senior Charge Nurse on [email protected]

If you have any questions about the recruitment process or require support with your application, contact David Murray, Recruitment Administrator on [email protected]

Interested?

Full details about the role are provided in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Please review our Application Guidance which explain key information including closing dates, amendments, righttowork requirements, sponsorship eligibility and important points to be aware of before submitting your application

You can also learn more about working with NHS Lanarkshire by viewing our Information Pack

Unless otherwise stated, the deadline for applications is 23:59 hours on the closing date. Please note, CVs will not be accepted.

This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply early.