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NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Healthcare Support Worker Medical 1
Band 2 Salary £19,609 – £21,615 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,117 per annum
37.5 hours per week
Permanent post
A vacancy has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker within Medical ward 1. Medical ward 1 consists of 8 adult inpatient beds, 3 paediatric beds and 4 HDU beds.
Applicants should be committed to providing a high standard of care and interact well within a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should have good communication skills; previous experience working within health or social would be desirable but not essential. Day night rotation as well as weekend working is essential for this post
The successful candidate will need to achieve the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers and comply with the Code of Conduct within three months of full time employment or up to six months for part time workers. For further information see www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk
Additional benefits of working for NHS Western Isles
Enhanced rates of pay for evening and weekend working
Generous annual leave entitlements
Automatic enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme
A Carer Positive employer with access to paid special leave
Generous occupational sick pay and maternity leave provisions
For further information on this post please contact Mrs Sheila Harrison, SCN or Mrs Kristeen Maclean CN, medical ward 1
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description
For further details please contact 01851 762027
Closing Date 9th January 2023
NHS Western Isles Benefits
· Benefits include a standard working week of 37.5 hours, with pay enhancements to reward weekends, nights and overtime working. This ranges from time plus 88% to time plus 30% depending on your pay band and shifts you work.
· Between 35 and 41 days leave entitlement (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service
· Automatic enrolment into the high quality NHS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
· Policies that enhance your wellbeing and work-life balance including with promotion of flexible working and access to paid special leave.
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