Position Overview & Specifications

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.


The opportunity has arisen for a Health Care Support worker to join our team in elective orthopaedics.

You will assist in delivering high quality person centred care alongside our skilled and dedicated nursing team. We aim to ensure safe, effective and timely care that meets the needs of patients undergoing elective orthopaedic surgery.

You will assist patients in all activities of daily living and demonstrate a caring and compassionate approach to your work.

Suitable candidates should be able to work in fast paced, demanding environment and preferably with experience in a care setting and have a desire to progress in the role.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

  • Informal enquiries to: Janet Bright Senior Charge Nurse 01738 473935

Hours of work are: 37.5hours a week

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.