Job details
- Job reference: 257976
- Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
- Job closing date: 11/09/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Mid-Argyll Community Hospital and Integrated Care Centre
- Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
- Hours Per Week: 34.5
- Job posted date: 27/08/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Glenaray Ward
Fixed Term 2 Years
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Health care Support Worker post within the Inpatient Services department based at Mid Argyll Hospital.
Mid Argyll Hospital is situated on the west coast of Scotland. It is a Community Hospital within a bustling town.
Inpatient services consists of a 15 bedded GP acute ward which cares for acute admissions.
The Accident and Emergency department is located in the hospital.
There is also a busy Outpatient department with visiting consultants from a range of specialities.
Rehabilitation services from the multi-disciplinary team are also provided, as are Day-case services to provide adjunct therapies and transfusions, etc.
Mid Argyll affords great opportunities for excellent work/life balance. Outdoor pursuits are available with local organised events such as the Mid Argyll Triathlon and there are great cycling and water sports on the doorstep.
The islands of Islay, Gigha, Arran and Jura are easily accessible with a good ferry service.
If you would like to be a valued member of a caring and innovative team, please make enquiries to either or both of the following:
Emma Kemp, Senior Charge Nurse, MACHICC
Tel: 01546 703077/703076
email: emma.kemp@nhs.scot
Garrick McCann, Senior Staff Nurse, Glenaray Ward, MACHICC
Tel: 01546 703077
email: garrick.mccann@nhs.scot
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This advert is for Healthcare Support Worker with NHS Highland in Lochgilphead, Scotland. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £29,103 - £31,409. The contract type is Fixed-term or Secondment. The application deadline is 11 Sep 2026.
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