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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.
Senior Healthcare Support Worker Medical 2
Band 3 Salary £23,914 – £25,808 per annum
Plus £1,201 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
37.5 hours per week
Permanent post
A vacancy has arisen for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker in Medical ward 2. Medical ward 2 consists general medical and stroke rehabilitation 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
For further information on this post please contact Katherine Stewart, SCN, Medical Ward 2 Email: katherine.stewart5@nhs.scot
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
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses
For further information or an informal discussion on the post please contact Hotel Services Department at the Western Isles Hospital on 01851 708136 .
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 27th February 2023
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