Healthcare Support Worker (external link)

NHS National Services Scotland; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland invites applications for a Healthcare Support Worker based at Levenwick Health Centre, Shetland. The substantive full-time post (36 hours per week) offers a Band 3 salary (£29,696 - £31,409 per annum pro rata) plus a Distant Islands Allowance (£2,578 per annum pro rata).

The role supports primary care and community nursing teams across Shetland. Experience in healthcare or social care is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Health Care Support Worker or Social Care Worker.
• Full driving license is essential.
• Willingness to work autonomously.
• Phlebotomy, ECG and basic observations experience preferred; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver care as part of the nursing team in primary care and community settings, supporting the population of Shetland.
• Work under the direction of Registered Nurses and support Practice Nurses across community nursing.
• Ensure compliance with Induction Standards and PVG scheme requirements when applicable.

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 are 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 http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/

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.

Closing date: 20/09/26

Interviews: w/c 28/09/26