Job details
- Job reference: 258350
- Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
- Job closing date: 20/09/2026
- 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 and experienced, HCSW to join our friendly team within the Bignold Ward at Caithness General Hospital, Wick.
We are a busy 24 bed post- acute and rehabilitation ward. We care for a variety of complex conditions such as stroke and neurological conditions, orthopaedics and elderly care; this has led our team to develop an advanced skill set in many different areas of nursing.
As a HCSW, you will be supported in completing further training and gaining the experience needed to deliver a high standard of evidence based patient centred care. You will be working closely with the multi-disciplinary team and will play a key role in implementing rehabilitation goals. You will also be an essential team member by supplying pressure area care and personal care to vulnerable patients.
This is permanent part-time post of 23 hours working a rotational day/night shift contract to meet the needs of the service
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).
Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Theresa Baltazar, Senior Charge Nurse, Tel 01955 880311
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This advert is for Senior Healthcare 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 20 Sep 2026.
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