NS257397 Healthcare support worker

NHS Scotland; Woodend; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland's Stroke Rehabilitation Unit West at Woodend Hospital is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker (Band 2) for a part-time role. The 24 hours per week position is spread over four days, with shifts across 0700-1300, 1330-1930 or 1900-0100, to meet service demand.

The 34-bed unit cares for patients aged 16 and upwards, with a multidisciplinary team including nurses, OT's, physiotherapists, speech/language therapists, dietitians and medical staff.

Qualifications

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker - Band 2

Stroke Rehabilitation Unit West

Specialist Rehabilitation Centre

Woodend Hospital

A part time position is available at 24 hours a week, 4 days in any week day Monday - Sunday, shift hours variable to meet service demand 0700-1300, 1330-1930 or 1900-0100.

A fantastic opportunity have arisen for an enthusiastic, motivated individual with a genuine interest in Stroke Rehabilitation to join our specialised rehabilitation team.

We are a 34 bedded unit divided into two Wards East/West that cares for both female and male patients whose age range is 16 upwards.

Our team within SRU is multi-disciplinary comprising of Nurses, OT's, Physiotherapists, Speech/Language Therapists, Dieticians and Medical staff of which you will work closely with.

We are also fortunate to have input from the Chest Heart and Stroke Nurses and Care Management.

We take your development very seriously and offer a robust induction programme with opportunities to develop many differing skills in caring for people who have had a stroke. You will also have the opportunity to take forward your role in stroke specific subjects in order to improve your knowledge and care for your patients.

The successful candidate will join a friendly, dynamic and evolving team.

If you have good communication skills, an ability to plan and prioritise your workload, are committed to lifelong learning and your aim is to deliver robust patient centred care, we would love to hear from you. Informal visits are encouraged and welcomed.

Informal enquiries, please contact Danny Strachan Senior Charge Nurse 01224 556303 [e-mail]

Interviews scheduled for 25th November 2026

Vacancy may close early if there is a high number of applicants

The Stroke Rehabilitation Unit reserve the right to close this advertisement early if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.

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.