Community Healthcare Support Worker - Out Skerries

Community Healthcare Support Worker (Out Skerries) (Ref: 91228)

Band 3

 Hours negotiable up to 37.5 hours per week

Substantive

Salary Range £21,709 - £23,603 per annum (pro rata)

Plus Distant Island Allowance of £1,971 per annum (pro rata)

Would you like to rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity to work and reside on one of the beautiful Islands of Shetland, Out Skerries? We’re looking for an experienced Health Care Support Worker keen to support the local community within the integrated Health and Social Care remit on the island of Out Skerries.

Ideally you will be resident in Out Skerries or willing to reside in Out Skerries, and have at least six month’s experience as a Health Care Support Worker (HCSW). Whilst previous experience of working in a community setting is desirable, this is not essential.

We are happy to consider candidates already working part-time as a Health or Social Care Worker who are interested in additional working hours and/or the opportunity to gain experience in the community nursing setting. It is also essential that you are a car driver and have access to your own vehicle for work purposes as this will be required to undertake duties within community settings.

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.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/

Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work.  Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to www.shetland.org and/or https://www.shetland.org/life

If you would like more information about this post or other opportunities within our wider team

Please contact one of our Clinical Leadership Team:-

• Jayne Stopher Walker, Clinical Team Leader on 07584618098 or jayne.stopher-walker@nhs.scot
• Kim Anderson Interim Chief Nurse (Community & Mental Health) on 01535743480 or kim.anderson2@nhs.scot                  

Closing Date:              13/03/2022

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

For more information and to apply:

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at helpdesk@helpmeapply.co.uk including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.