Job details
- Job reference: 258380
- Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
- Job closing date: 27/09/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Caithness General Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 23
- Job posted date: 01/09/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: North Acute Medical (CGH)
We are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly team within the Rosebank Ward at Caithness General Hospital, Wick. We are a busy acute surgical and medical admission ward, with a three bedded enhanced level of care unit. We aim to provide a high standard of care to our clients on a daily basis. All acute medical, surgical and emergency department admissions are received through the acute referral pathway. This is an exciting opportunity, at a time of continuing quality improvement and redesign. You will be supported in completing a development and training program to gain the experience needed to deliver a high standard of evidence based patient centred care. You will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary team.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
This is a permanent 23 hours per week post working a rotational contract covering Days and Nights
Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Ann Gunn, Senior Charge Nurse, Tel: 01955 880308/310.
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This advert is for Senior Health Care Support Worker with NHS Highland in Wick, 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 27 Sep 2026.
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