Bank Community Healthcare Support Worker
Health Centres & Community Nursing role at NHS Shetland. Band 3 - Salary Range £28,011 - £30,230 per annum (pro rata) plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,482 per annum (pro rata).
Are you an experienced Health Care Support Worker or Social Care Worker who wants to make a difference? Join our nursing team delivering care to the population of Shetland in a primary care and community setting.
Responsibilities
* Work under the direction of the Registered Nurses in the community nursing team.
* Be based across community nursing to support Practice Nurses in primary care and the community nursing team as required.
* Skills in phlebotomy, ECG and basic observations would be advantageous, with training provided.
Qualifications and requirements
* Full driving license is essential.
* Willingness to work autonomously.
* Experience as a Health Care Support Worker or Social Care Worker is desirable.
* Not eligible for sponsorship; ensure you have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship before applying.
* Preferred candidates may need to join or update the PVG Scheme prior to a formal offer of employment.
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing. Details can be viewed on the Gov.uk/related guidance pages.
Additional information
* Closing date: 21/09/25
* Interviews: TBA
* This is a local advertisement; no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
* For assistance with your application, contact support with the vacancy reference 226080 and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line, or call 0161 850 2004.
* In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
For discussion about this post or other opportunities within primary care, please contact Vicky Schofield on 07901 327 679 or 01595 743630.
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