Job Advert
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.
Assistant Storekeeper
Band 2 £21,814 - £23,820 pro rata
Plus, £1201 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata
18.75 Hours per week
Permanent Post
The Western Isles Health and Social Care Partnership is delighted to extend their investment in intermediate care services with the expansion of the Community Equipment Service (CES).
We welcome applications from individuals wishing to join our friendly, supportive CES Team. The role will include shift patterns across 7 days – on average one weekend a month.
Timely provision of equipment supports people to remain in their own homes, helps facilitate rehabilitation and discharge from hospital. The job involves the transportation, cleaning, fitting, demonstration and checking correct use of equipment for patients in their own homes. There is a wide range of specialist equipment ranging from handheld items to community beds.
Experience of care provision, a full UK driving licence, competent IT and communication skills are essential. The post is open to both female and male applicants.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation assistance.
For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit the following sites: http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/wihrr.pdf www.visithebrides.co.uk or www.virtualhebrides.co.uk
For further information on the post or to arrange an informal visit, please contact the following people: David Nicolson, CES Storekeeper on 01851 703054.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ along with a job description
Any further queries please contact 01851 762027
Closing Date 20th January 2023
NHS Western Isles Benefits
· Benefits include a standard working week of 37.5 hours, with pay enhancements to reward weekends, nights and overtime working. This ranges from time plus 88% to time plus 30% depending on your pay band and shifts you work.
· Between 35 and 41 days leave entitlement (inclusive of public holidays) depending on length of service
· Automatic enrolment into the high quality NHS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
· Policies that enhance your wellbeing and work-life balance including with promotion of flexible working and access to paid special leave.
