PS259673 -Senior Healthcare Support Worker

NHS Grampian; Elgin; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability confident employer

Inclusive recruitment adjustments

Job summary

NHS Grampian is seeking a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join Ward 4 at Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin. The role involves working within an established nursing team in an acute mental health ward and requires experience in mental health settings.

It is a permanent, full-time position at 36 hours per week with day/night rotation. The post includes mandatory training and induction, completion of the HCSW workbook and adherence to the code of conduct, with inclusive recruitment practices

Qualifications

• Experience in the field of mental health.
• Willingness to rotate day and night shifts.
• Permanent contract for 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the nursing team in an acute mental health ward.
• Provide compassionate support to patients and assist with routine care.
• Adhere to ward policies and participate in mandatory training.

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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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.