Western,, Stornoway, Isle of
DAY HOSPITAL
HEALTHCARE ASSISTANT
Band 3 £28,011 to £30,230 pro rata
Plus £1,406 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata
30 Hours per Week
Permanent Post
The Day Hospital at Western Isles Hospital is seeking a motivated and compassionate Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our Nurse-led team. As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will work closely with registered nurses and medical staff to ensure patients receive safe, effective, and timely care. You will contribute to clinical care, patient monitoring and maintaining a positive, therapeutic environment.
The Ambulatory Care Unit supports adults presenting with a range of medical and condition-specific needs that can be safely managed on a same-day basis. Patients are referred from GP services and speciality clinics.
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website:, along with a job description.
Any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
Closing date: 04/03/2026
As from 1/4/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis.