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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Community Healthcare Assistant (HCA) to join our Community Nursing Team in West Caithness.
As a HCA you will provide support to patients within their own community setting, you’ll provide a high level of care that reflects what matters to the patient. You’ll work in a team with HCAs, registered nurses and other healthcare professionals.
Good communication skills are essential for this role and throughout the patient care pathway to make sure patients’ needs are met
It is expected the HCA will work within defined parameters and scope of practice often unsupervised with delegated case/workload to fulfil agreed / assessed needs with a person centred focus this will involve a variety of tasks within a multidisciplinary framework such as wound care, basic vital signs, venepuncture, catheter care and provision of equipment.
The successful candidate will ideally have a SVQ 3/ Level 7 qualification or be willing to work towards this once in post to meet the requirements of the HCSW framework.
A driving licence is essential for this post and applicants should have access to their own vehicle for work purposes. Pool vehicles may be available.
This is a permanent part-time post of 30 hours per week to be worked in accordance with service requirements and will be based at William Smith House, Thurso.
Informal enquiries regarding the post to: Jenny Peasley, Integrated Team Manager, Tel 01847 808571 or e-mail jenny.peasley@nhs.scot
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Recruitment team can be contacted by e-mail nhshighland.recruitment@nhs.scot
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected.
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.
Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.
Care and compassion | Dignity and respect | Openness, honesty and responsibility | Quality and teamwork |
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