Healthcare Support Worker - Ward 1 (Surgical)/ HDU (Ref: 221903)
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 August 2025 |
| Location: | Lerwick, Shetland Islands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | NHS Shetland Board |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 221903 |
Summary
Healthcare Support Worker - Ward 1 (Surgical)/ HDU (Ref: 221903)
Substantive
Full and Part Time hours available
Band 3 - Salary Range - £28,011 - £30,230 per annum (pro rata)
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,482 per annum (pro rata)
Are you a Healthcare Support Worker or Nursing/Care Assistant looking for a new challenge and development opportunity? Ward 1 / HDU / DSU is a busy surgical unit that admits both adults and children that require surgery whether it’s planned surgery or emergency care. We strive to provide our patients with a patient centred approach to their care on an individual basis which includes a holistic methodology. The care provided is to an excellent standard in an extremely busy environment that is both challenging and rewarding. You will learn many new skills and enable patients to have the best possible standard of care.
You will have experience of working within a caring environment/role, together with effective written and verbal communication skills, numeracy and an interest in developing your skills in preventing healthcare associated infections (HAI) and ordering local stores.
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/
Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found here
For an informal discussion or visit to Ward One, please contact Sheila Umphray or Helen Phillips on 01595 743359, or 01595 743035.
Closing date: 10/08/2025
Interviews: TBC
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*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
For more information and to apply:
Internal Applicants: if you are currently working for NHS Shetland (including Bank Members) you must apply via the Jobtrain website link:
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/internal/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173
External Applicants: ie if you are NOT currently an NHS Shetland employee or registered on our Bank, you must apply via the following Jobtrain website link:-
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Substantive
Full and Part Time hours available
Band 3 - Salary Range - £28,011 - £30,230 per annum (pro rata)
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,482 per annum (pro rata)
Are you a Healthcare Support Worker or Nursing/Care Assistant looking for a new challenge and development opportunity? Ward 1 / HDU / DSU is a busy surgical unit that admits both adults and children that require surgery whether it’s planned surgery or emergency care. We strive to provide our patients with a patient centred approach to their care on an individual basis which includes a holistic methodology. The care provided is to an excellent standard in an extremely busy environment that is both challenging and rewarding. You will learn many new skills and enable patients to have the best possible standard of care.
You will have experience of working within a caring environment/role, together with effective written and verbal communication skills, numeracy and an interest in developing your skills in preventing healthcare associated infections (HAI) and ordering local stores.
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/
Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found here
For an informal discussion or visit to Ward One, please contact Sheila Umphray or Helen Phillips on 01595 743359, or 01595 743035.
Closing date: 10/08/2025
Interviews: TBC
____________________________________________¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬-__________________________________
*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
For more information and to apply:
Internal Applicants: if you are currently working for NHS Shetland (including Bank Members) you must apply via the Jobtrain website link:
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/internal/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173
External Applicants: ie if you are NOT currently an NHS Shetland employee or registered on our Bank, you must apply via the following Jobtrain website link:-
https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/vacancies.aspx?chkDivision=173
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.