Healthcare Support Worker - Day Surgery/Ambulatory Care Unit

Healthcare Support Worker – Day Surgery /Ambulatory Care Unit (Ref: 251211)

Fixed Term for 6 months

Full time 36 hours per week

Band 3 - Salary Range £29,103 - £31,409 per annum (pro rata)

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £2,578 per annum (pro rata)

Are you a Healthcare Support Worker or Nursing/Care Assistant looking for a new challenge and development opportunity?

Day Surgery Unit / Ambulatory Care Unit are busy surgical and long term care condition units that admits both adults and children that require surgery or biological / ambulatory care treatment.

We strive to provide our patients with a patient centred approach to their care on an individual basis which includes a holistic methodology. The care provided is to an excellent standard in an extremely busy environment that is both challenging and rewarding. You will learn many new skills and enable patients to have the best possible standard of care.

You will have experience of working within a caring environment/role, together with effective written and verbal communication skills, numeracy and an interest in developing your skills in preventing healthcare associated infections (HAI) and ordering local stores.

This contract is for a fixed-term for 6 months. The reason for the fixed-term contract is to allow for ongoing workforce planning and review of establishment. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.

You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on

For an informal discussion, please contact Sophie Robertson on 01595 743037 or Sheila Umphray on 01595 743359

Closing date: 28th June 2026

Interview date: w/c 17th July 2026

Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.

If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.

In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.