Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Shetland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Shetland is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker (Band 3) for Levenwick Health Centre/Community Nursing. The substantive post is full time (36 hours per week) with a pro rata salary of £29,696–£31,409 plus a Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata).

You will join the nursing team delivering care in primary care and community settings, working under Registered Nurses across community services.

Qualifications

• Experience as Health Care Support Worker or Social Care Worker is welcome.
• Skills in phlebotomy, ECG and basic observations are advantageous but training can be provided.
• Willingness to work autonomously and drive is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support Practice Nurses in primary care and the community nursing team.
• Work under the direction of Registered Nurses across community settings.
• Deliver care to the population of Shetland in a primary care and community setting.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG

Basic observations

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker (Ref.256806) Levenwick Health Centre/Community Nursing Substantive Post Full time 36 hours per week Band 3 - Salary Range £29,696 - £31,409 per annum (pro rata) Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)

Are you an experienced Health Care Support Worker or Social Care Worker, who is enthusiastic about your role and wants to make a difference? If so we want you to join us working as part of the nursing team delivering care to the population of Shetland in a primary care and community setting.

You will work under the direction of the Registered Nurses being based across community nursing to support Practice Nurses in primary care and the community nursing team.

Skills in phlebotomy, ECG and basic observations would be advantageous but training can be provided. Full driving license is essential as is a willingness to work autonomously.

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

Closing date: 20/09/26

Interviews: w/c 28/09/26

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

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.