Healthcare Assistant

NHS Tayside; Forfar; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for the District Nursing Service in Angus, requiring flexible work hours and community engagement. The successful candidate will work at Academy Medical Centre, ensuring service availability across multiple locations. Ideal for those committed to healthcare and meeting mandatory induction standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel across the geographical area of Angus.
• Willingness to achieve mandatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Work across teams depending on service needs.
• Provide support during rotating day/evening shifts.
• Ensure 24/7 service provision.

Skills

Community experience

Flexibility in work hours

Education

Mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers

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.

An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant to join the District Nursing Service in Angus. The post holder will be based at Academy Medical Centre, Forfar, but will work across teams in the NW Locality and Angus, depending on service needs. The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly, including rotating day/evening shifts and bases, to ensure 24/7 service provision.

Community experience would be advantageous. The role requires the ability and willingness to travel across the geographical area of Angus.

You must achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and adhere to the Code of Conduct throughout employment. More information on Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet > Our Websites > Healthcare Support Workers.

About NHS Tayside and Angus Health & Social Care Partnership

We are values-based organizations committed to NHS Scotland's core values:

• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, Honesty, and Responsibility
• Quality and Teamwork
• Care and Compassion

We focus on continuous learning, reflection, and professional development, supported by structured staff reviews and access to clinical and non-clinical networks.

Additional Information

Informal enquiries can be directed to Samantha Coutts (DNSt) at 07795602384 or Kath Baxter (DN Locality Lead) at 07917 26 3275.

Hours: 24.67

Please note: This post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your email regularly, including junk/spam folders.

Application Process

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