Medical Ward 1 Healthcare Assistant

NHS Western Isles; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Western Isles is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for a permanent position in Medical Ward 1, responsible for patient care and integrated support in a multi-disciplinary environment. The role requires a commitment to high standards and teamwork while offering a competitive salary with an additional allowance for distant islands.

Qualifications

• Committed to providing a high standard of care.
• Ability to interact well within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work within a medical ward dealing with acute medical conditions.
• Provide support in a High Dependency Area and Paediatric area.

Skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Job description

Medical Ward 1

HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT

Band 3 £28,011 - £30,230 (pro rata)

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,406 (pro rata)

18.5 hours per week

Permanent

The above vacancy has arisen within Medical Ward 1.

Medical Ward 1 part of the Integrated Medical Unit, the ward deals with a wide range of acute medical conditions and has a designated 4 bedded High Dependency Area (HDA) and a 3 Bedded Paediatric area. The HDA provides facilities for patients requiring cardiac monitoring and invasive medical procedures and investigations. .

Applicants should be committed to providing a high standard of care and interact well within a multi-disciplinary team.

For further information regarding this post please contact Kathi Macleod, Senior Charge Nurse 01851/704 704 ext 2320.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website:apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Albahttps://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/,còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

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CLOSING DATE 27/06/2025