Senior Healthcare Worker

NHS Highland; Thurso; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Highland in Thurso is seeking a motivated, caring individual to join the Dunbar Hospital team to provide high-quality care for inpatients and support the Minor Injuries Unit.

This part-time fixed-term role offers 23 hours per week with 12.5 hour shifts in a rotating pattern, and an end date of 27/06/2027. Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers and all sections of society.

Qualifications

• Experience in care of the elderly/palliative care preferable.

Responsibilities

• Caring for inpatients and supporting the Minor Injuries Unit.

Skills

Caring

Enthusiastic

Teamwork

Job description

Advertised location: Thurso
Advertised salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Employment type: Fixed-term

An opportunity has arisen to become part of our small team at Dunbar Hospital, Thurso caring for inpatients and supporting the Minor Injuries Unit.

We are looking for a motivated, caring and courteous person to help us provide good quality care. Candidates should be enthusiastic and keen to develop skills and undertake additional training in order to develop their role. Experience in care of the elderly/palliative care preferable.

We are confident you will enjoy working with our small welcoming team.

This is a part time fixed term post of 23 hours per week, working 12.5 hour shifts (rotational contract), in accordance with service requirements and in agreement with line management. Job-share candidates will also be considered. This is a Fixed Term position with an end date of 27/06/2027.

Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Katherine Barker, Senior Charge Nurse, email: [e-mail], alternatively, you can call Dunbar directly on 01847 893263 and ask to speak with the senior nurse on duty.

Please note this post is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship and a CoS cannot be provided.

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.

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit the NHS Highland careers page to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd-labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamwork