This in- person study day is designed to complement employers’ induction programmes, by offering an opportunity for newly appointed Clinical and Care Support Workers to learn and develop skills essential for providing quality person-led care, within the first 6 months of employment. It is delivered by NHS Lothian Clinical Education and Training team in collaboration with other specialist teams.
It is delivered in an interactive holistic manner, using practical activities with mannequins. This enables care support staff to understand the connections between the following topics and ultimately how to deliver holistic care rather than being task focused.
•Introduction to person led care
•Personal Hygiene
•Continence and Catheter Care
•Infection Control and Handwashing
•Oral Care
•Foot Care
•Food Fluid and Nutrition
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for Clinical and Care Support Workers who have recently started working with people job roles where they support people with their personal care. You must:
- Have started your new post withing the last 6 months.
- Be employed by a care service withing Lothian Health and Social Care Partnership
- Have agreement with your manager that this training complements your induction programme.
- This course is not suitable for registered nurses.
How to Apply
Discuss with manager to gain support to undertake the course. Managers will be contacted to provide a short statement of support for your application to the course.
Once agreement is reached apply using the online booking form, remembering to provide manager’s details.
Please note the confirmation of booking will be sent after all applications, including statements of support have been considered. We aim to send confirmations at least four weeks prior to the day.
