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.
Healthcare Support Worker – Band 2 & 3
Day/Night rotation. Full and part time posts available. Progressing to Band 3 on completion of in-house training. Are you a professional looking for a new and exciting challenge? We are looking for Healthcare Support Workers to join the team across the Medical Floor in PRI. Ward 1 – Perth City Locality General Medicine MFE; Ward 4 - Acute Medical Admissions Unit; Ward 3 – Rural Locality General Medicine MFE; AFU – Acute Frailty Unit.
We are recruiting Band 2 HCSWs to training posts, where on successful completion of in-house training you will progress to a Band 3. Existing Band 3's are also welcome to apply to the post. The post holder will work closely with, and be supported by the SCN, Band 6 Charge Nurses and our Clinical Educator and will develop close professional relationships with a wider multidisciplinary team. We are seeking to appoint individuals with the skills and motivation to deliver the highest standard of holistic care to our patients and families.
As a team, we believe that staff wellbeing and development is paramount in achieving high standards of patient care. A post in Medicine will provide you with opportunity for personal and professional development through peer support, and structured education and training whilst being supported by our Clinical Educator and senior nursing team.
You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment. Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.
Informal Enquiries
Ward 1 SCN Lorraine Inglis –
Ward 4 – SCN Claire Shearer –
Ward 3 – SCN Nicola Hedley –
AFU – SCN Caroline Dolan –
Hours of work are: Full and Part time posts are available.
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With effect from 01 April 2026, NHS Scotland is reducing its full time working week from 37 to 36 hours per week; there will be no change in full time pay.
Please note: This post Band 2 post does not meet Home Office Guidelines for Sponsorship/Skilled Worker Visa.
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