SURGICAL WARD/Day Surgery Unit
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Band 3 £28,011 to £30,230 pro rata
Allowance £1,406 pro rata
25 hours per week
Permanent
A vacancy has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant within Surgical ward/Day Surgery Unit. Surgical ward consists of 18 inpatient beds, specialities include orthopaedics, general surgery and gynaecology.
Applicants should be committed to providing a high standard of care and interact well within a multi-disciplinary team. Applicants should have good communication skills; previous experience working within health or social would be desirable but not essential. Day night rotation as well as weekend working is essential for this post
The successful candidate will need to achieve the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers and comply with the Code of Conduct within three months of full time employment or up to six months for part time workers. For further information see
The successful applicant will be required to register with the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).
This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
For further information on this post please contact Mrs Fiona Campbell, Interim Senior Charge Nurse, Surgical ward on ext 2319
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
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Closing Date 1st September 2025