Community Equipment Service Assistant Storekeeper

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.

Community Equipment Service Assistant Storekeeper

Band 2 £24,647 - £26,763 (pro rata)

Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,349 (pro rata)

18.6 hours per week

Permanent post

We are recruiting to the Community Equipment Service and seek a enthusiastic and motivated Community Equipment Service Assistant Storekeeper.

 Timely provision of equipment supports people to remain in their own homes, helps facilitate rehabilitation and discharge from hospital.  The job involves the transportation, cleaning, fitting, demonstration and checking correct use of equipment for patients in their own homes.  There is a wide range of specialist equipment ranging from handheld items to large items such as community beds.

Ongoing training and development is offered by the team.

Experience of care provision, a full UK driving licence, competent IT and communication skills are essential.  The post is open to both female and male applicants.

The successful applicant will be required to register with the Disclosure Scotland PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme). This post is not eligible for relocation assistance.

For further information regarding this post please or to arrange an informal visit, contact David Nicolson, CES Storekeeper on

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG Scheme (Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme).

This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba  https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/ ,  còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

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Please note: This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Western Isles (NHSWI) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). 

Closing Date: 24/10/2024