Bank Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Scotland; Balivanich; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is recruiting Healthcare Assistants to work in the Staff Bank for Uist & Barra Hospital and St Brendan’s, Barra. Band 2 salaries range from £26,696 to £28,988 pro rata, plus £1,461 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata.

Hours are on an as required basis, reflecting patient needs and staffing levels. Successful applicants must complete the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers and comply with the Code of Conduct within the specified timeframes.

Qualifications

• Must achieve Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers.
• Commitment to high standard of care and teamwork within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Registration with PVG scheme is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide care within nursing teams at Uist & Barra Hospital and St Brendan’s, Barra.
• Assist in day-to-day clinical tasks as part of the Staff Bank.
• Adhere to NHS Scotland codes of conduct and induction standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Caregiving

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

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.

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANTS

STAFF BANK

Band 2 - £26,696 to £28,988 pro rata

plus £1,461 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata

Hours As Required

We seek to recruit Healthcare Assistants within the Staff bank to work within nursing teams in Uist & Barra Hospital and St Brendan’s, Barra.

Applicants should be committed to providing a high standard of care and interact well within a multi-disciplinary team.

The successful candidates will need to achieve the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers and comply with the Code of Conduct within three months of full time employment or up to six months for part time workers. For further information see www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk.

For informal enquiries please contact Mairi Smith, Bank Manager, Tel No: 01851 704704 ext. 2297 or [e-mail].

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

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Closing Date: 01/10/2026

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