Senior Health and Social Care Support Worker

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.

Would you like to work on a beautiful Scottish island whilst working for a supportive and progressive employer?

If the answer to these is yes this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Portree community Nursing Service.  We are looking for motivated & enthusiastic individuals who will be part of the wider multidisciplinary team working with patients in their own homes & community setting in a holistic manner. Flexibility with the ability to use your own initiative is essential.

You will provide high standards of patient care in support of the team to ensure delivery of a high quality service to the local community.

Full driving licence and use of own car for work purposes are an essential requirement of the post as you will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various work locations to meet the operational requirements of the Service.

Informal enquiries to Fiona Henderson, District Nurse Caseholder, tel: 01471 612590 or

Emma Dallorzo-Hanley, Integrated Team Lead, tel: 01471 820502. 

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.

Care and compassion	Dignity and respect	Openness, honesty and responsibility	Quality and teamwork