Healthcare Support Worker (external link)
Job Description
Healthcare Support Worker (Ref: 253543)
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
Job Summary
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 venepuncture 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.
Key Responsibilities
- Support a variety of local and visiting services including minor ops, ENT, ophthalmology, dermatology and more.
- Provide venepuncture and 12 lead ECG.
- Develop skills in diabetic feet screening and visual acuity assessment.
- Assist with aseptic procedures such as minor operations and eye injections.
- Lead clinics independently.
- Comply with Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on
Contact & Dates
For an informal discussion, please contact Inga Geddes on .
Closing date: 02/08/26
Interview date: 24/08/26
Equal Opportunities
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
