Job details
- Job reference: 253543
- Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
- Job closing date: 02/08/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Gilbert Bain Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 17/07/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Shetland
- Department: outpatients
Healthcare Support Worker (Ref: 253543)
Outpatient Department
Substantive
Full time 36 hours per week
Band 3 - Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum plus
Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum
Are you an experienced Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) or Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) with enthusiasm to take on a new challenge?
The outpatients department supports a variety of local and visiting services across medical and surgical specialities. These include minor ops, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology and many more. Alongside venepunture and 12 lead ECG you will have the opportunity to develop skills in diabetic feet screening, visual acuity and assisting with aseptic procedure e.g. minor op and eye injections. This post is a great opportunity for a HCSW looking to develop new clinical and communication skills as you will have the opportunity to lead clinics independently.
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 Inga Geddes on 01595 743056
Closing date: 02/08/26
Interview date: 24/08/26
*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
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This advert is for Healthcare Support Worker with NHS Shetland in Lerwick, North of Scotland, 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 02 Aug 2026.
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