Job Advert
External/Internal Opportunities
(May be suitable for secondment)
Community Healthcare Support Worker (2 posts) (Ref. 174868)
2 x Full-time posts available 37 hours per week
Fixed term for 18 months
Band 3 - Salary Range £25,468 – £27,486 per annum
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,256 per annum
Are you are an experienced Health Care Support Worker or Social Care Worker, who is enthusiastic about your role and wants to make a difference? If so we want you to join us working as part of the nursing team delivering care to the population of Shetland in a primary care and community setting.
NHS Shetland has been afforded funding for a primary care improvement project, so improve access to healthcare across Shetland, to align with the NHS Shetland Clinical and Care Strategy. These posts will support innovative care delivery across primary care, and working may be in a variety of locations, including the patient’s home.
You will work under the direction of the Registered Nurses in the community nursing team. Being based across community nursing to support Practice Nurses in primary care and the community nursing team.
Skills in phlebotomy, ECG and basic observations would be advantageous but training can be provided. Full driving license is essential as is a willingness to work autonomously.
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 http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/
These contracts are for a fixed-term for 18 months. The reason for the fixed-term contract is fixed term funding. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application
If you are interested in discussing this post or other opportunities within primary care, please contact Vicky Schofield on 07901327679 or 01595 743630
Closing date: 14th April 2024
Interviews: 1st May 2024