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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.
Medical Ward 2
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Band 3 £25,468 to £27,486 pro rata
Allowance £1,279 pro rata hours per week
25 hours per week
Permanent Post
A vacancy has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant in Medical ward 2. Medical ward 2 consists of 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
The successful applicant will be required to register with the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
For further information on this post please contact Katherine Stewart, SCN, Medical Ward 2 Email: katherine.stewart5@nhs.scot
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.nhs.uk/ along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ , còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
Closing Date 21st June 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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