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Health Care Support Worker - Medical Ward (Ref: 226598)
Substantive and Fixed Term
Full and part time hours available
Band 3 - Salary Range £28,011 - £30,230 per annum (pro rata)
Distant Islands Allowance of £2,482 per annum (pro rata)
Post 1: Full time 37 hours (part time applicants welcome) – Fixed Term until 31/10/26
Post 2: 21 hours per week – Fixed Term for 12 months
Post 3: 7.5 hours per week – Substantive
Are you a Healthcare Support Worker looking for a new challenge and development opportunity? Or curious to try a career in care for the first time?
Ward 3 is a busy acute medical ward that strives to give patients an excellent standard of care in a busy but happy environment which 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.
It is desirable that you are educated to SVQ2 level in healthcare or have equivalent experience working within a caring environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills, numeracy and an interest in developing your healthcare knowledge are also essential.
We have 3 positions available, post 1 (37 hours) and 2 (21 hours) are both fixed term to cover maternity leave and for a period of 1 year whilst post 3 (7.5 hours) is substantive. This post may be suitable for a young person still in education and looking for that extra bit of experience.
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/
For an informal discussion, please contact: SCN Heather Tulloch
Closing date: 28th Sept 2025
Interview date: 8th October 2025
*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.
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.