Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Company: NHS Highland
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Location: Wick
Job Description:

Advertised location: Wick

Advertised salary: Band 3 (£29,103 – £31,409)

Employment type: Permanent

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. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person to join the Emergency Department team at Caithness General Hospital, Wick.

This is a part time permanent post of 27 hours working as per service requirements and covers both day and night duty.

The job is both challenging and rewarding. We are looking for an enthusiastic applicant who is willing to learn new skills and help us to deliver a high standard of care to the people of our community

The emergency department has a wide range of patients and is at the front line of emergency care, dealing with the emotional impact of distressing and challenging situations, including accidents and trauma.

Informal enquiries will be welcomed by Lynsay Moffat, Senior Charge Nurse, Emergency Department, Tel: 01955 880229 or email lynsay.moffat1@nhs.scot

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

  • Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. 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.

Care and compassion Dignity and respect Openness, honesty and responsibility Quality and teamwork

NHS Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.

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Posted: October 15th, 2026