Clinical Support Worker - Addiction Recovery Team

About the role

NHS Lanarkshire is recruiting a Clinical Support Worker for its Addiction Recovery Team. The post-holder delivers care for patients in a hospital or community setting, working under the direction of the Registered Nurse and regularly without direct supervision, referring to the nurse as needed.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care, including physical, emotional, psychological and personal care, in line with the agreed care plan
• Take part in social, therapeutic and recreational activities set out in the care plan
• Keep patient and carer information confidential, sharing it only where required by guidance and protocol
• Act in line with NHS Lanarkshire's guiding values

Required profile

• SVQ III in healthcare, or working towards it, or equivalent experience in a caring environment
• Ability to work with people and in a multidisciplinary or agency team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to carry out patient care tasks in a busy environment
• Full UK/EU/EEA driving licence

What we offer

• 35 days annual leave including public holidays
• NHS pension scheme
• Annual salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more

Applications are made through the online application form; CVs are not accepted. Full details are in the attached Job Description and Person Specification.