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2 Contents Section Section 1: Section 2: Section 3: Section 4: Section 5: Section 6: Section 7: Section 8: Section 9: Introduction to Appointment Person Specification Job Description NHS Lothian Values General Information for Candidates Working in Edinburgh and the Lothians Workplace Equality Monitoring Equal Opportunities Policy Statement Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers

3 Section 1: Introduction to Appointment Reference Number: RIE/LIB/IOPS/B6/093 Job Title: Nurse Practitioner Grade: Band 6 Location: Liberton Day Hospital Contract Duration: Permanent Hours: 37.5 per week Closing Date: 3 July 2018 Salary Scale: 27,635-37,010 per annum Apply on-line Please note the address you provide on the application form will be used as the primary route of communication for any further correspondence relating to this vacancy so please check your TRASH and SPAM folders. Furthermore, during the course of the whole recruitment process from application to final offer NHS Lothian may need to contact you using the phone number (land or mobile) you have provided. Below are some examples: by text message prior to a scheduled interview date if no confirmation of attendance has been received by if an invalid address has been provided in relation to finalising any offer, if an has been unsuccessful. 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.

4 **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.**

5 Section 2: Person Specification Personality Traits: a description of traits you may expect the applicant to have Qualification Attainments: Special Skills & Knowledge: e.g.: Word Processing Packages Excellent Communication skills, both verbal & non verbal Commitment to high standard of care Compassionate Ability to work in a joint multidisciplinary team including both professionals form health and social care Working towards CDM RGN with current NMC registration Knowledge of NMC Guidelines Evidence of Continuous Professional Development Updated and active PDP Relevant previous band 5 nursing experience. Completed CDM Previous experience within community or Acute setting. Previous band 6 experience Experience of Patient flow and social care systems

6 Work or Other Experience: Competent in core clinical skills relevant to the department. Demonstrates an empathetic and caring approach to patients and relatives and ensure that patients dignity & respect is maintained at all times. Able to work under own initiative within boundaries of role. Awareness of confidentiality

7 Section 3: Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION 1. JOB IDENTIFICATION Job Title: Responsible to: Nurse Practitioner Chief Nurse/ Clinical Lead Department(s): Liberton (Integrated older people ) Directorate: Operating Division: Job Reference: Medicine of the Elderly Lothian University Hospitals Division - Medical RIE/LIB/IOP/B6/093 No of Job Holders: 1 Last Update (insert date): Sept JOB PURPOSE PLEASE NOTE CAR DRIVING IS ESSENTIAL FOR THIS POST The main purpose of the Practitioner service is to provide a high quality easily accessible, timely and effective clinical service for patients within Lothian. To work effectively as a member of the multidisciplinary team, ensuring optimal patient care in the patients home environment. The post holder will utilise clinical skills and knowledge incorporating a high level of critical thinking and clinical judgement skills. They lead on developing an impact evaluation on this service. This will involve working autonomously with high level of decision making and problem solving. They will lead this service improving practice underpinned with values based care. To provide clinical support and advice to other members of the team whilst also acting as a first point of contact and making referrals to or co-ordinating with the other members of the multi-disciplinary team. Possess the full range of skills and competences to meet and priorities emergency and urgent care needs of patients who are within the care of the IOPS team to cover a wide range of interventions and have the capacity to call in specialist expertise when a patient requires it. Ensure the highest standard of personalised care is delivered to patients, families and work in partnership with the multidisciplinary team responsible within IOPS.

8 Assess, plan and implement advanced level care and deliver and maintain optimal care outcomes. Motivate staff to provide high standards of care by acting as a role model. Provide advanced and specialist, education and training programmes for the multidisciplinary teams. 3. DIMENSIONS The post holder contributes to the clinical and management responsibility of the integrated older peoples service, within the multi-disciplinary team (medical, nursing and AHP staff) for NHS Lothian. Key staff with whom the post holder will interact with include the Clinical Lead/Clinical nurse manager/consultants for the specific service, allied health professionals, clinical and non clinical staff. 4. ORGANISATIONAL POSITION Associate Nurse Clinical; Lead (Consultant) Clinical Nurse Manager Nurse practitioner (THIS POST)

9 5. ROLE OF DEPARTMENT The IOPS service provides a safe and equitable service with high standards of care for elderly/acute stroke patients.. The Service also has a role in the education and training as well as effecting clinical supervision. Leading on the development of managing patients in their own surrounds as identified by local policies and national HEAT targets 6. KEY RESULT AREAS Professional Practice at all times within the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code: Standards of conduct, performance and ethics Using expertise in advanced communication strategies to develop and enhance therapeutic relationships with service users within practice Record personally generated information and update patient/client records in accordance with Nursing and Midwifery council standards, and local and national guidelines Undertake clinical practice in accordance with national advanced practice Guidelines and standards. Participation and development of the multi-professional team through the development of collaborative and innovative practice, ensuring patient is at the centre of care. Monitor standards of care within defined policies, procedures and protocols of the Wards, Directorate and Division to ensure adherence to, and delivery of, a high quality service. Act as an exemplary advanced professional role model and an ambassador for the Advanced practitioner nurse service in professional and public settings. Clinical Provide advanced autonomous clinical care, incorporating high level of decision making and problem solving. They will lead on improving care of in-patients and selected newly admitted patients. Utilise skills essential for assessing and interpreting complex conditions through critical thinking and critical judgement skill and thus analysing the interpretation and comparison of a range of options Identify and prioritise acutely ill patients and facilitate early medical intervention. Undertake investigation of differential diagnosis and prioritise medical and nursing care accordingly, following training at BSc hons/msc level. Under the auspices of agreed protocols, assess the need to order and interpret advanced appropriate clinical investigations. Demonstrate high level of accountability in own practice including the areas of assessment & management of risk Utilising skills acquired through advanced training and competence achievement, establish a patient s management plan making autonomous admission decisions to the appropriate Medicine of

10 the Elderly unit. Provide advanced clinical expertise within training framework to wards, departments and multidisciplinary teams and support junior staff in clinical practice. Develop and Implement protocols within boundaries of NMC code of conduct in order to optimise patient care and be aware of boundaries of responsibilities and limitations of clinical skills. Provide support to patients and families during the hospital stay, underpinned by values based care. Administering medication following completion of non-medical prescribing at MSc level. Promote equality, diversity and patient/client rights and lead the improvement of care. Provide advanced clinical care, telephone triage of patients liaising with GPs and other members of the Primary Health care team. Offer advanced advice/guidance to other medical specialities in relation to appropriate investigation. Provide initial support in bereavement situations to the bereaved and their families, addressing practical, spiritual and cultural issues, contacting bereavement counsellor for the continuation of family support. Respond to clinical emergencies inclusive of Cardiac Arrest and Major Incidents and actively participate within the clinical team. Educational As part of NHS Lothian s Advanced practice framework - completed BSc/Hons level programme working towards or holds advanced practitioner qualification. Maintain a portfolio of evidence outlining development in the national Scottish advanced practice attributes, which include, autonomous practice, critical thinking & clinical judegement skills, high levels of decision making and problem solving, Improving practice and values based care. Responsible for identifying where individual additional education support/development is required and establish an action plan utilising Scottish Advanced Development Toolkit to meet individual personal training and development needs. Identify the educational needs of the specialist groups of patients and their carers and ensure that these are met through the service provided. Act as a resource of knowledge and clinical expertise to ensure care delivered to the patient and family is appropriate and optimum. Assist with the supervised practice of nursing staff within the Division. Delivering education on a core range of subjects appropriate to ward based staff. Ensure that the on-going personal development needs and professional education and research are identified and met. Attend mandatory updates in, ALS, health and safety, fire, infection control, manual handling Involved in the formal assessment of junior doctors effectiveness within the acute care setting Act as a resource, educator, mentor for health professionals both within and out with the Division, giving external lectures at local Universities as required, in relation to role. Research/Clinical Effectiveness Lead an impact evaluation of this service Ability to access contemporary evidence base and enabling/supporting others to use information systems to improve areas of practice within MOE. Utilising national/international clinical guidelines and research to develop and implement policy and protocols to improve clinical practice Responsible for assessing and monitoring risk in own, and others practice. Action on the results thereby ensuring safe delivery of care.

11 Ensure good communication is maintained with professional development department, clinical skills centre, resuscitation training officers, NES and fellow practitioners nationally to foster an environment conducive to learning, enquiry and research. Leadership and Management 10% Participate and influence local policy making activities which relate to sphere of professional practice Influence practice by supporting & developing lateral thinking in self & others Assist in the development of Clinical Governance framework to support the role of the Advanced Practitioner role within the Medicine of the Elderly directorate that may impact beyond own service area, and on other disciplines. Provide leadership across professional & organisational teams aiding in improving patient focused care though team development. Taking a lead role in the development of service that may result in changes to current service delivery through Participation in meetings and consultations. Assess, access, cost, efficiency and quality when making care decisions and improvement/development within practice areas. Act as an advanced role model demonstrating high standard of holistic care. Provide mentorship and support to clinical staff. Work in collaboration with clinical co-ordinators in the support of effective utilisation of staff and bed capacity Demonstrate high level problem solving skills in making decisions and providing solutions for a diverse range of problems/issues. Taking responsibility for delivering the service within the financial resources available ensuring clinical governance standards are maintained and delivery of the highest possible level of patient care within available resources at all times. Develop and participate in Clinical Governance, Clinical Effectiveness and Risk Management, and participate in delivering the departments agenda. Demonstrate the importance of resolving complaints timeously and effectively through investigating and responding at local level and escalate as appropriate. Communicates very sensitive and complex condition related information to patients and relatives Demonstrate good interpersonal / communication skills in MDT setting and in relation to management of ongoing change process To act as a support and information resource for staff, patients, relatives and professionals from other divisions. 7a. EQUIPMENT AND MACHINERY Post holder is expected to have a knowledge and ability to use all equipment, however may not have daily clinical involvement. Generic Television Bedside Unit Specialised Hoists Encore, Sara, Maxi/Arjo, Sam Hall Turner, Very Specialised Cardiac Monitor

12 Multi mover, Bath hoist Fridge Sphygmomanometer Pulse Oximeter Ice Machine Infusion Devices Alaris, Asena, Grazeby. Doppler Nursing Call System Blood Pressure Machine Defibrillator semi automatic and manual Database /Computers Glucometer Blood Warmers Fire Equipment Suction Equipment Blood Gas Analyser Pneumatic Tube System Nimbus Pressure Mattress BiPAP Pat Slides Humified Therapy Respiratory Rate Monitoring Supreme Water Boiler Bladder Scanner Infusion Devices: PCA, Epidural Walking Aids (Zimmer, Gutta Frame, Crutches, Walking Sticks) 12 Lead Electrocardiograph Enteral + parenteral nutrition pumps Oxygen Cylinders Air compressors Syringe Drivers Electrically Controlled Chair Venepuncture equipment, Cannulation CPAP Wheelchairs Stethoscope Transport Equipment: Ventilation Monitoring Fluid Control Trolleys Respiratory spirometer Intermittent positive pressure ventilator (Bird) Banana Board Raised Toilet Seats Pat Slides Glide Sheets X Ray boxes High/Low suction equipment

13 7b. Systems Maintenance of patient records Local patient administration system - TRAK Apex Laboratory System Specimen Results Internet and Intranet Personal and Business PACS Datix Incident Reporting System Empower (PWA) SSTS 8. ASSIGNMENT AND REVIEW OF WORK The post holder will required to work autonomously in clinical practice, employing high levels of decision making and problem solving. Work will be assigned by medical and nursing lead and supervisor in response to needs of patients within the service. The clinical workload is generated from the hospitals general patient activity, the services within the division, legislation and performance indicators set by the Scottish Executive Health Department The potholder will have a KSF/Professional Personal Development Plan, linked to the Scottish Advanced Practice Development toolkit which will be reviewed annually by the delegated line manager and clinical supervisor. This includes an assessment of clinical competence. The Clinical Nurse Managers and Chief Nurse will provide professional nursing advice. Speciality consultant or designee will manage assessment of clinical competence. The outcome of this will benefit the quality of the service to the patient. 9. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS The post holder is expected to deal with competing and complex demands from the patient, nursing and medical staff. Clinically and professionally expected to make autonomous decisions on a daily basis, including provision of advice to junior staff in clinical decision making, multidisciplinary team (including medical staff) Freedom to act, and accountable for own professional actions as guided by precedent and clearly defined Divisional policies, protocol/procedures and codes of conduct in accordance with NMC regulations, Clinical and Staff Governance Framework and the EU Clinical Trials Directive. Demonstrate understanding of the Child Protection and Vulnerable Adult process, and act appropriately.

14 10. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB Dealing with competing and complex demands from the patient, nursing and medical staff and the directorate management team. Unexpected patient activity and demand reviewing, advising and making changes to the management of a patient including prescribing if applicable. Working in a new advanced role as an integral part of the Medicine of Elderly team. Effective time Management, with competing demands Frequent and highly unpleasant conditions e.g. body fluids, smells Undertaking MSc (as part of MSc pathway) whilst working full time Leading and implementing change effectively and maintaining the change process. Addressing the equality and diversity needs of patients and staff. Dealing with violence and aggression. Dealing with unexpected stressful situation, event/crisis e.g. sudden death through illness or trauma and supporting both the bereaved and staff involved and knowing when to refer to the on call manager. This post demands an advanced and strategic level of communication and negotiation skills and approachability. Dealing with multi facet organisations Need to respond confidently and quickly to emergency situations and use high level decision making processes Autonomous decision making in discharging patients from caseload. Dealing with resistance to change within this advanced transition role across the staff groups, at times hostile and intensive for prolonged periods. 11. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS The post holder will be expected to communicate and liaise with patients, their families and all members of the multidisciplinary team involved in the provision of health care for Elderly patients. This includes providing and receiving complex/sensitive or contentious information and dealing with barriers to understanding. This communication can be verbal, written or electronic. All communication is underpinned by the general rules of professional accountability, data protection, and confidentiality. The post holder must develop, implement and manage communication systems to ensure a high standard of communication. Internal Communication Associate Director of Nursing Head of Service Clinical Director Multi Disciplinary Leads

15 Chief Nurse Advanced practitioner course co-ordinator Capacity management teams Senior medical staff within and out with speciality Nursing staff within and out with speciality Allied Health Professionals. Finance Procurement Support Services Human Resource Health and Safety Risk Management Palliative Care Team Critical Care Teams Radiology Pathology IT R & D Department Under/Post Graduate External Communication External hospitals with examples of expanded and advanced practice. Develop professional links locally and nationally. Specialist Support Groups Voluntary Agencies Staff organisations Scottish Ambulance service GP out of hours service NHS 24 Service Community Health Practitioners Patients Carers General Public

16 Patient Liaison Service Educational institutes and staff organisations. 12. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS OF THE JOB Physical Skills Administer intravenous injections and or intra-muscular injections, syringe pumps and infusions. Insertion of urinary and 3 way catheters Placement of naso-gastric tubes 12 lead ECGs. Intravenous cannulae/venepuncture Administration of drugs via vascular access devices e.g. Hickman lines, PICCs Intravenous additives Blood Glucose monitoring Arterial bloods gases ALS/ILS Semi-automatic defibrillator CPAP/BIPAP Advanced maintenance of pt airway (ambu-bag) Trachy care Invasive ventilation (portable) Ordering of chest x-rays History taking/ patient assessment Interpreting of blood results PGD S Bladder scans

17 Physical Demands Patient movement with use of mechanical aides, manoeuvre patients. Push trolley s, wheelchairs Stand/walking for the majority of shift Activities of daily living Ergonomics. Using desktop PC Mental Demands Frequent concentration, required due to the nature of the Specialist role. They will be subject to frequent direct and indirect interruptions from patients, relatives and the multidisciplinary team. Performing at high levels of concentration for extended periods of time Perform and interpret diagnostic investigations and act upon them. Retention and communication of knowledge and complex information to facilitate effective handovers to site managers and medical day teams Document assessments and plans in the patients record and prescribe care within clear protocols. Manage the assessment and prioritising of individuals utilising a systematic approach. Critically analyse the features displayed by individuals with sudden or emerging complications and initiate treatment within agreed protocols and if necessary ensure correct lines of referral. Time management Developed leadership skills. Developed responsibility skills. Service changes. Organisational changes. Communication difficulties (deaf, blind, multicultural, language problems) Political agendas. Workforce planning in collaboration with Clinical Nurse Managers. Challenging inappropriate/poor clinical practice. Articulating the perceived clinical needs of patients and advocating best practice Interaction with medical staff Acting as an agent of change

18 Emotional Demands Dealing with highly distressing or emotional circumstances. Dealing with competing demands from the Patient, Relatives, AHP, Nursing and Medical staff Responding effectively and appropriately to staff and bed management needs. Coping with pressure from multidisciplinary team to identify bed availability and arrange patient transfer/admission within time constraints of 4 hours. Providing clinical advice and support to multidisciplinary team. Communicating with distressed/anxious/worried patients/relatives Communicating complex issues with the multidisciplinary team. Caring for the terminally ill and their relatives. Imparting news of terminal illness Caring for patients and staff following receipt of bad news and supporting relatives. Personal/interpersonal stressors Relationship building with departments who often have opposing and conflicting views Spiritual. Working conditions Exposure to body fluids. Exposure to verbal aggression. Temperature/air quality of working environment Ergonomics 13. KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB Essential First level registered nurse extensive clinical experience in an acute care setting, at band 6 or above, or relevant experience demonstrating the appropriate competencies and skills for the job. Able to work at Masters education level and have completed BSc/Hons level Clinical Decision Making Module. Holds or working towards MSc level of Advanced practice, including non medical prescribing. Continuous Professional Development /management, education and training skills in relevant

19 area Highly developed specialised & advanced clinical knowledge and experience of the acute care service Advanced life support skills Advanced 12 lead ECG and rhythm interpretation X-ray interpretation. A flexible approach to work to enable effective team working across clinical specialities. Highly developed interpersonal skills & experience of leading & managing change. Enthusiasm for developing the profession of the senior & advanced practitioner. Self-motivated, innovative and flexible. 14. JOB DESCRIPTION AGREEMENT A separate job description will need to be signed off by each jobholder to whom the job description applies. Job Holder s Signature: Head of Department Signature: Date: Date:

20 Section 4: NHS Lothian Values into Action NHS Lothian is determined to improve the way their staff works so they have developed a set of common values and ways of working which they now need to turn into everyday reality - to the benefit of everyone working in the organisation and, most importantly, to the benefit of their patients. Our Values are: Quality Dignity and Respect Care and Compassion Openness, Honesty and Responsibility Teamwork Throughout the recruitment process candidates will need to demonstrate they meet all of Our Values. More information on Our Values can be found by clicking on the link at the bottom of our Careers website front page: Section 5: General Information for Candidates Data Protection Act During the course of our activities we will collect, store and process personal information about our prospective, current and former staff. The law determines how organisations can use personal information. For further information on the type of data that is handled, what the purpose is of processing the data and where and why we share data, please see the NHS Lothian Staff Privacy Notice, found at For the purposes of this privacy notice, 'staff' includes applicants, employees, workers (including agency, casual and contracted staff), volunteers, trainees and those carrying out work experience. Counter Fraud NHS Lothian is under a duty to protect the public funds it administers, and to this end will use the information you have provided on your application form for the prevention and detection of fraud. It will also share this information with other bodies responsible for auditing or administering public funds for these purposes. More detail on this responsibility is on NHS Lothian s intranet (Counter-Fraud and Theft page) and further information is available on the Audit Scotland website: References All jobs are only offered following receipt of two satisfactory written references. At least one reference must be from your current/most recent employer, or your course tutor if you are currently a student. If you have not been employed or have been out of employment for a considerable period of time, you may give the name of someone who knows you well enough to confirm information given and to comment on your ability to do the job. Changes to Disclosure and Rehabilitation Regime In September 2015 the Scottish Government made changes about what conviction information needs to be disclosed. The rules are complicated, so it is important you read the guidance below as part of making your application.

21 NHS Scotland is exempt from the 1974 Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exclusions & Exceptions) (Scotland) Order As part of any offer of employment candidates will be subject to one of the following: For posts in regulated work Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme membership For all other posts which are subject to a criminal conviction record check A Police Act check For posts not subject to a criminal conviction record check A self-declaration For further information please visit our careers site: /HelpAndAdvice/Recruitmentofexoffenders/FAQsdisclosurescotlan dandselfassessmentform/pages/default.aspx Disclosure Scotland Where a Police Act Disclosure or Protection of Vulnerable Groups Check is deemed necessary for a post, the successful candidate will be required to undergo an appropriate check. Further details on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders are available on our careers webpage: /HelpAndAdvice/Recruitmentofexoffenders/Pages/default.aspx Work Visa If you require a Work Visa, please seek further guidance on current immigration rules which can be found on the Home Office website: or visit our Careers website: Overseas Registration and Qualifications NHS Lothian will check you have the necessary professional registration, where appropriate. If you require a qualification for this role but are not regulated by a professional body (e.g. NMC, GMC, HCPC etc), you will need to provide an official translation, notarised by a solicitor, of your overseas qualifications to be checked by the recruiting manager. Please ensure that this is available before applying for this post. Job Interview Guarantee Scheme As a Disability Symbol user we recognise the contribution that all individuals can make to the organisation regardless of their abilities. As part of our ongoing commitment to extending employment opportunities, all applicants who are disabled and who meet the minimum criteria expressed in the job description will be guaranteed an interview. Terms and Conditions For an overview of our Agenda for Change terms and conditions please click on this link: Travel Expenses Travel expenses are not normally reimbursed for interviews, if you are selected for interview and wish to enquire about the possibility of being reimbursed then the request should be directed to the recruiting manager or interview panel chair. Application Form Completion The purpose of an application form is to help evidence that the applicant has all the requirements applicable to carry out the job applied for. (7500 is the character limit for statement in support of application.)

22 Once in receipt of the application pack it is essential to read both the job description and person specification to gain a full understanding of what the job entails and the minimum criteria required. Please note for equal opportunity purposes NHS Lothian do not accept CV s as a form of application. For general help and advice on how to complete an application form please visit our careers website: Section 6: Working in Edinburgh and the Lothians NHS Lothian offers excellent career prospects and a wide range of job opportunities for potential employees. It employs approximately 24,000 staff and offers training and development opportunities as well as excellent staff benefits. The information provided below aims to help support and guide both prospective applicants and new employees unfamiliar with Edinburgh and the Lothians. Edinburgh and the Lothians Edinburgh and the Lothians are on the eastern side of Scotland s central belt in the heart of the country. Four main areas make up Edinburgh and the Lothians Edinburgh, East, Mid and West Lothian. NHS Lothian serves a population of approximately 850,000 people living in and around Edinburgh, Scotland s historic capital city. The geographical area known as Lothian region covers 700 square miles, comprising the City of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian and West Lothian. It is a region of exceptional beauty and contrast, from the splendour of Edinburgh to the beauty and variety of the hills, countryside and coastline. The nearest major town outside of Edinburgh is Livingston, a thriving location in the heart of West Lothian. As well as many sites of historic interest, the region boasts a host of recreational activities for all ages. For further information on relocating to Edinburgh please visit our careers website: px Section 7: Workplace Equality Monitoring NHS Lothian is committed to supporting and promoting dignity at work by creating an inclusive working environment. We believe that all staff should be able to fulfil their potential in a workplace free from discrimination and harassment where diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds are valued. In order to measure and monitor our performance as an equal opportunities employer, it is important that we collect, store and analyse data about staff. Personal, confidential information will be collected and used to help us to understand the make-up of our workforce which will enable us to make comparisons locally, regionally and nationally.

23 Section 8: Equal Opportunities Policy Statement NHS Lothian considers that it has an important role to play as a major employer and provider of services in Lothian and accepts its obligations both legal and moral by stating commitment to the promotion of equal opportunities and elimination of discrimination. The objectives of its policy are that no person or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, disability, marital status, age, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), creed, sexuality, responsibility for dependants, political party or trade union membership or activity, HIV/AIDS status or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. Our Equal Opportunities in Employment policy can be viewed on our careers website: Section 9: Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers If this post is a healthcare support worker position the post holder will need to follow the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers. A Healthcare Support Worker is defined as any healthcare worker working within NHS Scotland who is not currently statutorily regulated or in a role that has been recommended for statutory regulation by the Government. The Code of Conduct sets the standard of conduct expected of healthcare support workers and adult social care workers. It outlines the behaviour and attitudes that you should expect to experience from those workers signed up to the code. It helps them to provide safe, compassionate care and support. For more information on the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers please read the guidance: