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Bank Catering Assistant
Band 2 £26,696 - £28,988 (pro rata)
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 (pro rata)
Bank post
We are looking for a Bank Catering Assistant to join our existing team. Previous experience would be an advantage. Duties will include food preparation, food service, counter service and maintaining a high level of cleanliness throughout the department. If you have good communication skills with a positive and flexible approach to work then we would like to hear from you.
Additional benefits of working for NHS Western Isles:
- Enhanced rates of pay for weekend working
- Generous annual leave entitlements
- Automatic enrolment in the NHS Pension Scheme
- A Carer Positive employer with access to paid special leave
- Generous occupational sick pay and maternity leave provisions
For further information regarding this post please contact George Maciver, Catering Services Manager, Western Isles Hospital Tel: 01851 708133 or george.maciver@nhs.scot
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CLOSING DATE: 01/09/2026
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