A vacancy has arisen for a Health Care assistant/Phlebotomist within Forth Valley Community Nursing Services as part of the Community Treatment and Care service (CTAC). Changes within Primary Care have lead to the opportunity for Health Care Assistants to work within the expanding care and treatment service. This post will work closely with the General Practice and Community Nursing Teams.
It is essential that you possess good communication skills, are flexible and adaptable and can work well within in a team while using your own initiative.
You will be based within a team and will carry out delegated work on a daily basis that will include phlebotomy and Blood Pressure monitoring.
Good IT skills are desirable. Training will however be provided and NHS Forth Valley is supportive of lifelong learning and development. It is also essential that you are keen to learn and develop new skills.
Ability and willingness to travel throughout the area of service delivery is essential for this post.
The duties of this post require the successful candidate to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. More information on this scheme can be found at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk
Informal enquires to Team Leader, Claire Russell tel:07989232075
Certificate of Sponsorship
In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.
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NHS Forth Valley is positive about disabled people and is committed to offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job. Please contact the Recruitment Office on 0330 041 4694 if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to assist you with your application and/or interview.
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.
