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Healthcare Support Worker (Maternity) (Ref 219473)
Substantive, Full Time 37 hours per week
Band 3 - Salary Range £28.011 £30,230 per annum
Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum (pro rata)
We have a vacancy for a Healthcare Support Worker at Gilbert Bain Hospital.
Healthcare Support Worker (Maternity) (Ref 219473)
Substantive, Full Time 37 hours per week
Band 3 - Salary Range £28.011 £30,230 per annum
Distant Island Allowance of £2,482 per annum (pro rata)
We have a vacancy for a Healthcare Support Worker at Gilbert Bain Hospital.
This is a varied role and encompasses supporting women and their families during the antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal period. The maternity unit is open 24/7 therefore the post holder will be expected to support the rota to ensure the unit is covered. The post holder will receive training in providing breast feeding support and will provide this support in both hospital and community settings, as well as receiving phlebotomy training to support the pregnancy screening programmes.
Rise to the challenge and enjoy the opportunity - Shetland is a wonderful place to live and work. Shetland offers low pollution, low crime, excellent schools, great leisure facilities, unique wildlife and amazing scenery, whilst still only a short flight away from the UK mainland. To find out more about living and working in Shetland go to and/or
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role details can be viewed on
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For an informal discussion, please contact Janice Irvine (Senior Charge Midwife): or by phoning the maternity unit on 01595 743012
Closing date: 27/07/2025 (may close early depending on number of applicants)
Interview date: 06/08/2025
* Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
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If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
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