Healthcare Support Worker

Healthcare Support Worker (Ref

253543)

Outpatient Department

Substantive

Full time 36 hours per week

Band 3 - Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum plus

Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum

Are you an experienced Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) or Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) with enthusiasm to take on a new challenge?

The outpatients department supports a variety of local and visiting services across medical and surgical specialities. These include minor ops, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology and many more. Alongside venepunture and 12 lead ECG you will have the opportunity to develop skills in diabetic feet screening, visual acuity and assisting with aseptic procedure e.g. minor op and eye injections. This post is a great opportunity for a HCSW looking to develop new clinical and communication skills as you will have the opportunity to lead clinics independently.

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/

For an informal discussion, please contact Inga Geddes on 01595 743056

Closing date

02/08/26

Interview date

24/08/26

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

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.

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