Job reference: 245112
Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date: 26/04/2026
Job Type: Support Services
Location: Gilbert Bain Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 09/04/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Shetland
Department: Hotel Services

Job Advert

Multi-skilled Generic Support Worker (Ref: 245112)

Within Cleaning, Catering & Laundry Services

Substantive

Full-time – 36 hrs per week various start and finish times

Band 2 - Salary Range £26,696 - £28,988 per annum

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum


We are looking to recruit to the Hotel Services Department, Generic Support Workers.


The purpose of these roles is to maintain a clean, safe working environment for all areas of NHS Shetland in line with NHS Scotland national standards. You will be one of a team of staff providing Cleaning, Catering & Laundry services. The post involves flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends as required. Night and weekend working will attract the appropriate enhanced pay rates.


We are looking for candidates with good communication skills who are able to work flexibly under pressure. Initial training and induction takes place in the first few days of starting post, then support from other colleagues will be provided until the new post holder is fully competent in all areas of work, there relevant paper work and procedures. A driving licence is essential as you may be required to cover areas out with the Hospital.


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.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/288863/0088362.pdf

and http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Resource/Doc/288853/0088360.pdf


For an informal discussion, please contact Marie Wood, on 01595 743040.


Closing date: 26th April 2026

Interview date: 4th May 2026


*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.


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