Job details
- Job reference: 261403
- Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
- Job closing date: 18/10/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Gilbert Bain Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 65
- Job posted date: 02/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Shetland
- Department: Ward 3
Health Care Support Worker - Medical Ward (Ref: 261403)
Substantive
Full time and part time hours available
Band 3 - Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum (pro rata)
Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)
Are you a Healthcare Support Worker looking for a new challenge and development opportunity? Or curious to try a career in care for the first time?
Ward 3 is a busy acute medical ward that strives to give patients an excellent standard of care in a busy but happy environment which is both challenging and rewarding. You will learn many new skills and enable patients to have the best possible standard of care. We have a very experienced team that will be more than happy to support you to settle into this position. We can be flexible agreeing part-time working hours for the right candidate.
It is desirable that you are educated to SVQ2 level in healthcare or have equivalent experience working within a caring environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills, numeracy and an interest in developing your healthcare knowledge are also essential.
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/
For an informal discussion, please contact: Acting SCN Beth Johnson on ext 3038
Closing date: 18th October 2026
Interview date: TBA
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Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
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This advert is for Health Care Support Worker with NHS Shetland in Lerwick, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £29,103 - £31,409. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 18 Oct 2026.
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