Community Health Support Worker – Full‑Time, Orkney

NHS Scotland; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension

Distant Islands Allowance

Employee assistance programme

Discounts (local and national)

Job summary

NHS Orkney is seeking a Community Nurse to join our team at The Balfour in Orkney. The role is a permanent full-time post (36 hours per week) working within the community with a multi‑professional team to maintain high standards of holistic patient care.

Applicants should have health and social care experience with an SVQ3 qualification, access to transport or a full driving licence, and be able to reside in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care beneficial.
• Must hold SVQ3 qualification and demonstrate core patient care skills.
• Must have access to transport or a valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Provide holistic patient care in community setting with a multi‑professional team.
• Deliver high standards of care and support to residents of Orkney.
• Operate on a permanent full‑time basis at The Balfour with a 36‑hour week.

Skills

Driving licence

Education

SVQ3 qualification

Job description

NHS Orkney is seeking a Community Nurse to join our team at The Balfour in Orkney. The role is a permanent full-time post (36 hours per week) working within the community with a multi‑professional team to maintain high standards of holistic patient care.

Applicants should have health and social care experience with an SVQ3 qualification, access to transport or a full driving licence, and be able to reside in the UK.