Overview
Health Care Support Worker - Child Health (Ref: 227027)
Substantive • Part Time 22.5 hours per week • Band 3 Salary Range £28,011 - £30,230 per annum (pro rata) • Distant Islands Allowance of £2,482 per annum (pro rata)
The Child Health department hosts paediatric clinics to support the health and wellbeing of children and young people, from birth to 16 years. The successful candidate in this role will support our local and visiting paediatricians in delivering this service. This will include but is not exhaustive to; obtaining growth measurements and recording of these, ECGs, urinalysis and supporting in clinical procedures. Good communication and organisational skills across the age ranges are essential, especially as you will be the first contact in the department.
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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
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, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.
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Please note that this post is not eligible for sponsorship in line with current Gov.uk guidance. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK without the need for sponsorship BEFORE submitting any applications. Further information can be found
For an informal discussion, please contact Keri Ratter, Child Health Nurse Manager, by telephone 01595 743397 or email:
Closing date: 12/10/2025 • Interview date: 29/10/2025
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.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Responsibilities
* Support local and visiting paediatricians in delivering child health services.
* Obtain growth measurements and record results.
* Perform ECGs and urinalysis as required.
* Support in clinical procedures as directed.
* Act as the first contact in the department, with strong communication and organisational skills across age ranges.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Good communication and organisational skills across age ranges are essential.
* Compliance with Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of starting.
* Right to work in the UK without sponsorship (before submitting applications).
* Preparation for and eligibility for PVG Scheme as part of the recruitment process.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Part-time
* Job function: Other
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
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