Senior Health Care Support Worker - Medical Ward
Substantive
Band 3 - Salary Range £25,468 - £27,486 per annum (pro rata)
Distant Islands Allowance of £2,256 per annum (pro rata)
Post 1: Full time 37 hours (part time applicants welcome) (Ref: 196713)
Post 2: 11.25 hours per week (Ref: 196717)
Are you a Healthcare Support Worker or Nursing/Care Assistant looking for a new challenge and development opportunity? Ward 3 is a busy acute medical ward - we strive to give patients an excellent standard of care in a busy but happy environment that is both challenging and rewarding. You will learn many new skills and enable patients to have the best possible standard of care. We have a very experienced team that will be more than happy to support you to settle into this position. We can be flexible agreeing part-time working hours for the right candidate.
You will need to be educated to SVQ2 level in healthcare or have equivalent experience working within a caring environment/role including delivering personal care to patients. Effective written and verbal communication skills, numeracy and an interest in developing your healthcare knowledge are also essential.
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
For an informal discussion, please contact: SCN Heather Tulloch
Closing date: 29/09/24
Interview date: TBA
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at including the vacancy reference number and NHS Shetland in the subject line.
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.