Support worker
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- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 16/09/2026
- Closes
- 11/10/2026
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Role summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Support worker within the Surgical Suite Day Case Unit at Caithness General Hospital. This role involves working across various specialities including elective general surgery, cataracts, and endoscopy. The successful candidate will provide efficient and high-quality day case service, focusing on increasing clinical skills and promoting high standards of patient care. This is a full-time 36-hour post, working Monday to Friday, with job share/part-time hours considered.
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £29,103 – £31,409 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
259870
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
11/10/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Caithness General Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
16/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
North Surgical (CGH)
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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.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 3 Support worker within the Surgical Suite Day Case Unit
The Surgical Suite encompasses day case , elective general surgery, cataracts, oculoplastics, dentals, gynaecology, recovery and endoscopy.
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated individual to provide an efficient and high quality day case service.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within various specialities in a Rural General Hospital. The successful applicant will be a good team player with excellent communication skills and a genuine interest in this field of nursing.
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