Job reference: 262549
Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date: 09/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Lawson Memorial Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 15/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Lawson Memorial Hospital

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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 within the Lawson Memorial Hospital Cambusavie Unit for a Senior Health Care Support Worker.

We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking and self-motivated individual to join our busy team.

We are a 16 bedded community hospital located in Golspie.

You should possess excellent communication and organisational skills and be able to work well within a team environment. Caring experience would be an advantage.

This is a permanent full time post working 36 hours on a rotational day/ night duty contract as required.

Informal enquiries would be welcomed by Susan Ross, Senior Charge Nurse, Tel: 01408 633157 / susan.ross5@nhs.scot or Kina Oliver DCN (kina.oliver@nhs.scot)

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

  • Apply online through Jobtrain

  • Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
  • Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
  • Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting
  • Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
  • Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

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