Job reference: 262555
Salary: Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date: 28/10/2026
Job Type: Nursing and Midwifery
Location: Lorn & Islands Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 36
Job posted date: 15/10/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Ward A Acute Nursing

Job Advert
Would you like to work in the place where you will be part of supportive and welcoming team and will have an opportunity to make a difference for the patients?

We are looking for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to work within ward A with occasional rotation to Day Bed Unit A at Lorn & Islands Hospital in Oban.

Ward A is open 24/7 and admits acute surgical and medical patients.

Day bed unit is operational Monday to Friday with core hours 7:30am to 5pm. In day bed unit we admit patients attending endoscopy and surgical procedures. Rotation to days and nights is essential to this post.

It can be busy at times but it is very rewarding.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to assess, plan and implement care for surgical patients within scope of practice. Applicants should also have good communication and interpersonal skills and work well within a team.

It is desirable applicants have previous experience working in a general surgical ward or acute setting but induction and training will be provided.

The successful applicant will work predominantly on the ward but will be flexible to the needs of the service as occasionally help in the Day Bed Unit may be required.

Informal Enquiries To: Kinga Cholewa
Kinga.cholewa@nhs.scot
01631788906

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

How to apply

• Apply online through Jobtrain
• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
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• Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
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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.