Job details
- Job reference: 263049
- Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
- Job closing date: 08/11/2026
- Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
- Location: Belford Hospital
- Employment type: Fixed-term or Secondment
- Hours Per Week: 23
- Job posted date: 22/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
- Department: Ward 1
We have a fixed term post covering maternity leave in Ward 1 which is a 12 bedded unit covering both medical and surgical rehabilitation in the Belford Hospital in Fort William.
The successful candidate will be required to work alongside allied health professionals, delivering a high level of patient centred care and providing assistance with patient mobility following guidance from Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapists.
Previous experience as a Health Care Support Worker is desirable but support and training will be provided.
Informal enquiries to Sarah Ladyman or Irene Maclean, tel: 01397 707426 or email sarah.ladyman@nhs.scot or irene.maclean3@nhs.scot
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) for this role.
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This advert is for Senior Healthcare Support Worker with NHS Highland in Fort William, 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 08 Nov 2026.
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