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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.
Health & Safety Summer Student
Band 2 £26,696 to £28,988 per annum
Plus £1,461 Distant Islands Allowance per annum
36 Hours per Week
Fixed Term Contract for Summer up to 4 months
The Health and Safety Team exists to provide appropriate, professional and competent Health, Safety and Welfare advice, guidance and support to the NHS Western Isles Board, its managers, employees and staff representatives of Trade Unions and Associations.
We require a summer student to assist the Health & Safety with a range of tasks that will include:
- Compiling Material Data Safety Sheets, and assisting with the creation of COSHH Assessments.
- Take part in any Health and Safety related training
- Work within the Health and Safety Team, assisting with daily duties, including inspections and audits
- Work with all areas to ensure compliance with COSHH Regulations.
This placement would be suitable for those that are studying chemistry or construction related subjects. You must have good English, IT skills and experience in the use of Microsoft Office. You will be required to be methodical with a good eye for detail and accuracy.
You will need excellent communication skills and a confident manner. It is essential that you can maintain confidentiality as you may be dealing with sensitive, personal information.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.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 1st May 2026
If you have any further queries, please contact Iain Macaskill, Health and Safety Manager on 01851 70 4704 or iain.macaskill@nhs.scot