PS259673 -Senior Healthcare Support Worker

NHS National Services Scotland; Elgin; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Grampian invites applications for a Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker in Ward 4, Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin. The role is permanent, 36 hours per week with day/night rotation, and requires prior mental health experience. Mandatory training and induction are provided, with completion of the HCSW workbook and conduct sign-off within specified timeframes.

Interviews are scheduled for 03 November 2026. For accessibility and adjustments during recruitment, contact [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Experience in the field of mental health.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training and induction.
• Rotation across day/night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Support Ward 4 clinical staff in Dr Gray's Hospital, Elgin, within an acute mental health ward.
• Contribute to patient care and safety under supervision.
• Complete required HCSW training and workbook sign-off within set timelines.

Skills

Mental health experience

Job description

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.

Healthcare Support Worker Band 3

Ward 4 at Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin has an exciting opportunity for a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker to work within our established team of nursing staff in an acute mental health ward which operates as a standalone ward. The candidate should have experience within the field of mental health. The position offered is a permanent contract, 36 hours per week which requires both day/night rotation. All necessary mandatory training and induction will be given to the successful candidate. The successful candidate will be required to successfully complete the Health Care Support Workers workbook, and code of conduct sign off within a specified time frame and attend the HCSW training dates.

Any initial enquiries to Tamara Moir, Senior Charge Nurse & David McAllister, Deputy Charge Nurse on 01343 567632

Interviews to be 03 November 2026

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

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As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.