Health Care Support Worker

NHS Shetland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Shetland in Lerwick is seeking a Health Care Support Worker for Ward 3 on a substantive basis. The role offers full-time and part-time hours with Band 3 pay (£29,103 - £31,409 per annum pro rata) plus the Distant Island Allowance (£2,578 pro rata).

You will work as part of a busy medical ward, delivering high standards of patient care, with induction and PVG requirements. Closing date 18 October 2026.

Qualifications

• Educated to SVQ2 level in healthcare or equivalent experience.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; numeracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist Ward 3 with delivering care on a busy medical ward.
• Learn new clinical skills and support patients to achieve high standards of care.
• Follow Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.
• Support flexible working hours including part-time arrangements where required.

Education

SVQ2 in healthcare

Job description

Health Care Support Worker - Medical Ward (Ref: 261403)

Substantive

Full time and part time hours available

Band 3 - Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum (pro rata)

Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)

Are you a Healthcare Support Worker looking for a new challenge and development opportunity? Or curious to try a career in care for the first time?

Ward 3 is a busy acute medical ward that strives to give patients an excellent standard of care in a busy but happy environment which is both challenging and rewarding. You will learn many new skills and enable patients to have the best possible standard of care. We have a very experienced team that will be more than happy to support you to settle into this position. We can be flexible agreeing part-time working hours for the right candidate.

It is desirable that you are educated to SVQ2 level in healthcare or have equivalent experience working within a caring environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills, numeracy and an interest in developing your healthcare knowledge are also essential.

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

For an informal discussion, please contact: Acting SCN Beth Johnson on ext 3038

Closing date: 18 October 2026

Interview date: TBA

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.