Health Care Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Various
- Hours / week
- 36
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to join a friendly and dynamic team in Ward 309, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. The 18-bedded surgical unit cares for patients undergoing breast and gynaecological procedures. The role requires an enthusiastic, motivated, and conscientious individual with a genuine interest in delivering high-quality patient care within a busy surgical ward. You will need current Band 3 HCSW experience within an NHS or acute setting, and the ability to use your own initiative and prioritise workload.
Useful to know
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:
252912
Salary:
Band 3 (£29,103 - £31,409)
Job closing date:
31/08/2026
Job Type:
Nursing and Midwifery
Location:
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
Various
Job posted date:
24/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
Gynae and Breast surgical ward 309
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Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Band 3 Health Care Support Worker to join our friendly and dynamic team in Ward 309, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. We are an 18‑bedded surgical unit caring for patients undergoing breast and gynaecological procedures, offering a fast‑paced and rewarding clinical environment.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and conscientious individual with a genuine interest in delivering high‑quality patient care within a busy surgical ward.
The successful candidate will have current Band 3 HCSW experience within an NHS or acute setting. Experience working effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team is advantageous, while the ability to use your own initiative and prioritise workload is essential.
If you have a passion for developing new skills, enjoy working within a supportive team, and are keen to progress through relevant training opportunities, then this could be the perfect role for
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