Healthcare Support Worker
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- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- 36
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 07/09/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for a Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker to join Morningfield House at Woodend Hospital. The ward is a 21-bedded unit caring for predominately elderly patients requiring interim and 24-hour care, often with challenging behaviour. The role requires a genuine interest in elderly care, good communication skills, and a caring, compassionate character. Applicants should have NHS ward-based experience and be able to work well under pressure within a team.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 2 at £23,615 – £23,615 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,696 – £28,988 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
250356
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
07/09/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Woodend Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
36
Job posted date:
24/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
Morningfield House
Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a band 2 Healthcare Support Worker within Morningfield House Woodend Hospital. The ward is 21 bedded Ward that cares for male and female predominately elderly patients who require interim and 24 hour care. Patients can often have challenging behavior & can be a stressful environment at times.
The applicant should have a genuine interest in care of the elderly, good communication skills and be of a caring and compassionate character. The applicant should have NHS ward based experience. The applicant should work well within a team and work well under pressure. The applicant should also be committed to delivering high standards of care and be flexible to meet service delivery needs.
The ward works the 11.25 hour shift pattern and the posts are rotational of night and day duty.
This post is currently based in Morningfield House however you may be asked to work in another areas at Woodend Hospital, to meet service needs should this be required to ensure the delivery of safe patient
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