Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Inpatients 1)

NHS Orkney; Kirkwall; Sur place; GBP 21 000 - 25 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

NHS Orkney is seeking a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join a multidisciplinary team in Kirkwall. You will deliver high-quality personal care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and support safe, person-centered care following NHS Orkney policies.

The post is full time (36 hours per week) and permanent, based at The Balfour. Applicants must live and remain a UK resident for the post.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and engage effectively with patients and colleagues.

Responsabilités

• Deliver high-quality personal care to patients under supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Maintain care standards, participate in ongoing training, and contribute to a positive patient experience.

Formation

SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent knowledge and experience)

Description du poste

About The Organisation

As Scotland’s smallest health board, NHS Orkney is committed to delivering excellent care to our 22,000 residents. Whether you’re new to the NHS or bringing experience from elsewhere, your skills will make a real difference.

About Orkney

With over 70 islands 20 of them inhabited Orkney offers a unique blend of natural beauty, close-knit community and an opportunity for adventure. From dramatic coastlines and rare wildlife to rich cultural traditions and active lifestyles, it’s a place where compassion thrives and every day brings something new. Regularly named one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney offers a lifestyle that’s both fulfilling and inspiring.

The Position

As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW), you will be a key member of the multidisciplinary team, delivering high-quality personal care to patients under the supervision of a Registered Nurse. You will carry out a range of care tasks, ensuring safe, person-centred support in line with NHS Orkney policies. The role includes maintaining care standards, participating in ongoing training, and contributing to a positive patient experience.

The Candidate

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate individual who is committed to delivering high-quality care and service. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and engage effectively with patients, colleagues, and external partners. A proactive approach to problem-solving, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. Applicants should hold an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent knowledge and experience).

Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration

This post will be based at The Balfour

The successful candidate will work Full Time 36 hours per week

This post is Permanent

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney.

Benefits And Salary

Did you know NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

The salary for this post is Band 3 and if residing on Orkney, you’ll also receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £ 1,719 pro rate per annum, adding extra value to the rewarding career with us.

NHS Orkney also offers an attractive pension scheme, wide range of work life balance policies, employee assistance programme and various discounts to both local and national retailers.

Further Information

If you share our vision and are ready to be part of Team Orkney, we’d love to hear from you. Your rewarding career starts here!

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application. If there are additional requirements you would like to request, please contact

For further guidance on the recruitment process and tips for creating a strong application, please refer to our Candidate Application Pack.

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Joanna Laird, Senior Charge Nurse on and Lucy Flett, Senior Charge Nurse on

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.

If sufficient applications are received this post will be closed early.