Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Highland; Oban; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

NHS Highland in Oban is seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join Ward A Acute Nursing, with occasional rotation to Day Bed Unit A at Lorn & Islands Hospital. Ward A operates 24/7 and cares for acute medical and surgical patients.

The role requires joining a busy team with flexible day and night rotations to support the service. Applicants must be able to assess, plan and implement care for surgical patients, have good communication and interpersonal skills, and be willing to undertake

Qualifications

• Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to assess, plan and implement care for surgical patients within scope of practice.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work well within a team.

Responsibilities

• Work predominantly on Ward A Acute Nursing with occasional rotation to Day Bed Unit A.
• Care for acute surgical/medical patients and provide support across shifts, including days and nights.

Skills

Communication skills

Care planning and assessment

Teamwork

Job description

Job reference: 262555
Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date: 28/10/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Lorn & Islands Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 15/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Ward A Acute Nursing

Job Advert

Would you like to work in the place where you will be part of supportive and welcoming team and will have an opportunity to make a difference for the patients?

We are looking for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to work within ward A with occasional rotation to Day Bed Unit A at Lorn & Islands Hospital in Oban.

Ward A is open 24/7 and admits acute surgical and medical patients.

Day bed unit is operational Monday to Friday with core hours 7:30am to 5pm. In day bed unit we admit patients attending endoscopy and surgical procedures. Rotation to days and nights is essential to this post.

It can be busy at times but it is very rewarding.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to assess, plan and implement care for surgical patients within scope of practice. Applicants should also have good communication and interpersonal skills and work well within a team.

It is desirable applicants have previous experience working in a general surgical ward or acute setting but induction and training will be provided.

The successful applicant will work predominantly on the ward but will be flexible to the needs of the service as occasionally help in the Day Bed Unit may be required.

Informal Enquiries To:

Kinga Cholewa

[e-mail]

01631788906

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit the NHS Highland careers pages to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

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.