Healthcare Support Worker
Job reference: 258126
Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date: 03/11/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Victoria Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: Various
Department: Renal Outpatients

Job Advert
We require a Renal Support worker within Ward 22 (Renal In-patients) Victoria Hospital. We are seeking an enthusiastic and caring individual who has a willingness to learn. Previous experience in Venepuncture, cannulation and preparation of patients for procedures is essential. SVQ3 in Health & Social Care is preferred. The ward will provide a comprehensive mentorship programme and support for development.

All members of staff are required to participate in rotation in each of the following areas of the renal service:

• Ward 22 Renal Outpatient Dialysis unit Victoria Hospital
• Satellite dialysis unit ward 21 Queen Margaret Hospital
• Satellite dialysis unit St Andrews Community Hospital
• In patient ward 22 Victoria Hospital

Please note this post may close early due to anticipated level of applicants.

For informal enquiries, please contact Jason Graham, Senior Charge Nurse on 01383 623623 ext 27021. Please do not call this number for an application pack.

Requirements

• A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme prior to appointment.

Right to Work
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. It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.