Healthcare Support Worker

Healthcare Support Worker - Ward 1 (Surgical)/ HDU (Ref: 241596)

Substantive

Full and Part Time hours available

Band 3 - Salary Range - £29,103 - £31,409 per annum (pro rata)

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)

Are you a Healthcare Support Worker or looking for a new challenge and development opportunity? Ward 1/HDU is a busy surgical unit that admits both adults and children that require surgery whether it’s planned surgery or emergency care. We strive to provide our patients with a patient centred approach to their care on an individual basis which includes a holistic methodology. The care provided is to an excellent standard in an extremely busy environment that is both challenging and rewarding. You will learn many new skills and enable patients to have the best possible standard of care.

Experience in the care sector is desirable but not essential. You will have effective written and verbal communication skills, numeracy and an interest in developing your skills in preventing healthcare associated infections (HAI).

Our Healthcare Support Worker roles attract enhanced payments for unsocial hours, including evenings, nights and weekends. This means you’ll receive additional pay on top of your basic salary when working these shifts, in recognition of the vital service you provide.

As from 01/04/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

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 or visit to Ward One, please contact Sheila Umphray or Helen Phillips on 01595 743359, or 01595 743035.

Closing date: 15/03/26

Interviews: w/c 23/03/26

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Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.

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.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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