NHS Shetland
Healthcare Support Worker
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Outpatient Department
Substantive
Full time 36 hours per week
Band 3 - Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum plus
Distant Island Allowance of £2,578 per annum
Are you an experienced Health Care Support Worker (HCSW) or Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) with enthusiasm to take on a new challenge?
The outpatients department supports a variety of local and visiting services across medical and surgical specialities. These include minor ops, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology and many more. Alongside venepunture and 12 lead ECG you will have the opportunity to develop skills in diabetic feet screening, visual acuity and assisting with aseptic procedure e.g. minor op and eye injections. This post is a great opportunity for a HCSW looking to develop new clinical and communication skills as you will have the opportunity to lead clinics independently.
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Closing date: 02/08/26
Interview date: 24/08/26
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