Overview
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Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Ref: 223488)
Substantive post
Full time 37 hours per week
Band 3 - Salary Range £28,011 - £30,230 per annum
Additional allocation for on-call
Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,482 per annum
Working as part of the multi-disciplinary theatre team, you will assist and support the smooth running of the peri-operative service. Your duties will include participating with staff in the care of patients undergoing a variety of surgical procedures including endoscopy, and also operating, cleaning and maintaining equipment.
Requirements
You will be motivated, have good interpersonal and team working skills and be able to plan and prioritise your workload. There will be an expectation that the post holder will be required to work independently at times. The ability to undertake an on-call commitment will be required.
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 website.
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. NHS Scotland Boards will check entitlement to work in the UK as part of pre-employment checks. It can be evidenced through several routes including visa types as well as EU settled and pre-settled status.
Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK before submitting any applications. Further information can be found on GOV.UK.
For an informal discussion, please contact Senior Charge Nurse Edna Peterson on ext 3150.
Closing date: 14/09/2025
Interview date: 29/09/2025
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support with the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or call 0161 850 2004.
Equal opportunities In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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