Job details
- Job reference: 256673
- Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
- Job closing date: 20/08/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Ninewells Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 13/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside
- Department: Acute Medicine for the Elderly - Ward 33
Are you looking for the next step in your healthcare career? Do you want to develop, work with people and really make a difference? Could this be the training opportunity and role you have been looking for?
Within NHS Tayside we are expanding opportunities for Health Care Support Workers to develop.
As a Healthcare Support Worker you will be working at the heart of our multidisciplinary teams delivering high quality, patient-centred care. You will be supervised and report to an Assistant Practitioner or Registered Nurse. This will require you to be able to communicate effectively with a broad range of individuals, both verbally and in writing, to share our commitment to maintaining high standards in everything we do, and to demonstrate that you can work effectively within a team that behaves in accordance with our vision and values.
We are seeking to recruit people who are committed to delivering outstanding patient care, taking pride in what they do and are reliable, hardworking and willing to learn and develop. A caring, professional manner and excellent communication skills are essential. You must work well in a high pressure environment and have the ability to adapt to challenging situations.
The post will be based in Acute Medicine for the Elderly West (Ward 33), which is a 21 bedded unit that supports a 48-72 hour patient journey. This area provides inpatient care which is patient-centred and aims to maximise each patient’s potential for recovery, supported by an excellent Multi Disciplinary Team.
Informal enquiries to: Jordan Black Acting SCN 01382 633833 Email :jordan.black@nhs.scot
You will be expected to work a variety of rotational day and night shifts, including weekends.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly.
WhatsApp job alerts
Get instant WhatsApp alerts for Band 3 Healthcare Assistant roles in Dundee
Create your Job Clerk account first. We'll collect your alert preferences during onboarding and help you turn on WhatsApp notifications for matching healthcare roles.
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Healthcare Support Worker with NHS Tayside in Ninewells Hospital, GB. 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 20 Aug 2026.
Before you apply, compare the job description with the person specification and mirror the employer's essential criteria in your supporting information. Use the vacancy title, employer, location, salary, contract type, closing date and posted date (13 Aug 2026) to decide whether this role fits your current NHS job search. If the employer can close applications early, prepare the application before the stated deadline rather than waiting for the final day.
For more context, review related Job Clerk pages for the same profession, band or location where they exist, then use the application-support guides to tailor your statement and prepare for interview.