Maternity Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker in the Maternity Department at Lerwick. This part-time role (14.4 hours per week) is graded Band 3 with a pro rata salary range of £29,103–£31,409 and a Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum.

You will support midwives, work across day and night shifts including weekends, comply with induction standards, PVG scheme requirements, and deliver compassionate care to women and babies within a small team.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a caring environment.
• Effective communication skills and able to use initiative.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to and work under the direction of midwives within the Maternity department.
• Work day and night shifts as well as weekends as required.

Job description

Senior Healthcare Support Worker - Maternity Department (Ref: 259653)

Substantive

Part time 14.4 hours per week

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

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

Are you someone who has an interest in health care particularly that of child bearing women and their babies? As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker you would work as a valued member of our small team providing support to and working under the direction of midwives within the Maternity department. There is also an opportunity to work within the wider reproductive health service which includes the sexual health clinic. You will be expected to work both day and night shifts as well as weekends.

You will have experience working within a caring environment, have effective communication skills and the ability to use your own initiative to work without direct supervision.

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/

Closing date: 4th October 2026

Interview date: TBC

*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