Overview
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
We are currently offering an opportunity for a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker, to work within the Outpatients Services at Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin and the Secondary Care Hubs in Moray. The department provides support for 54 consultants and 14 specialist nurses, encompassing 23 specialties. The successful candidate will be committed to and focused on high standards in all they do and have a flexible approach to work, with the ability to cope with change. The successful candidate will also be fully supported to learn and develop skills required to work in the Outpatient setting. The post is for 37 hours, but part-time hours may be considered, which are worked on an annualised basis. You are welcome to come and visit us before you apply for this post. You would be joining a great team.
For informal inquiries please contact Senior Charge Nurse Bernadette Mackay or Senior Staff Nurse Sophia Summers - 01343 567393. Bernadette.mackay@nhs.scot or Sophia.summers1@nhs.scot. Interview 04/03/2026.
Responsibilities
* Provide care and support within Outpatients Services, supporting 54 consultants and 14 specialist nurses across 23 specialties.
* Demonstrate commitment to high standards in all duties and maintain a flexible approach to work, with the ability to cope with change.
* Be fully supported to learn and develop skills required to work in the Outpatient setting.
* Work 37 hours per week, with part-time hours considered and managed on an annualised basis.
* Invite applicants to visit the department before applying.
Administrative and Selection Details
* Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered if there are circumstances that prevent in-person attendance to ensure inclusivity and accessibility.
* You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes. Post may close early due to volume of applications. Instructions and help to complete an application are available at Jobtrain.
* Some vacancies are for internal candidates only; if you are a member of staff, update your Jobtrain profile accordingly.
Additional Information
* From 1/4/26, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be reduced pro-rata, with a corresponding increase in hourly rate so that pay is not affected.
* As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, contact gram.recruitment@nhs.scot at the earliest opportunity.
* Please ensure that the address provided on your application form is your current place of residence and that your identification confirms this address.
* Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates. Our correspondence method is by e-mail.
* For help to complete an application on JobTrain, follow the guidance at the provided Jobtrain support links.
* Post may close at midnight on the indicated date unless stated otherwise; some vacancies may close early due to volume of applications.
* Post may operate within the Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone; you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.
NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.
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