South Council​/NHS State Hospital Demonstrator Programme

South Lanarkshire Council / NHS Demonstrator Programme

We are delighted to offer three exciting fixed‑term opportunities through the NHS Demonstrator Programme.

• Housekeeper (1 post)
• Catering Assistant (1 post)
• Pharmacy Support Worker (1 post)

Salary: Agenda for Change Band 2 (pro rata)

Additional Allowance: High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,816.10 per annum (pro rata)

Hours per Week: 15–25

Contract Duration: Up to six months from start date

Please note: These positions are open only to candidates referred by South Lanarkshire Works. Applications received from individuals not referred through this route will not be progressed. If you are interested but not registered with South Lanarkshire Works please contact demonstr

Applicants must:

• Be a parent aged 16 or over
• Live in South Lanarkshire
• Be referred by a South Lanarkshire Works Case Worker

In addition, applicants must meet at least one of the following Criteria:

• Lone parent
• Parent(s) or child(ren) with disabilities
• Young parent (aged 25 or under)
• From an ethnic minority background
• Family with three or more children
• Family where the youngest child is under one year old

Come along to find out more about the placements, get advice on the application process, and learn what to expect at interview.

Date: Friday 13 March 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Location: Occupational Health Building, The State Hospital (located within the car park)

No booking required – just drop in!

These roles are designed to support individuals with the potential to contribute to high‑quality patient care and who demonstrate personal values aligned with those of our organisation. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and become valued members of our team.

Your responses to the Assessment Questions are a key part of the application process. They should reflect your motivation, alignment with our values, and your readiness to take on a dynamic role with a positive, can‑do attitude.

If you're passionate about making a difference and want to develop your employability skills in one of our roles, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for individuals who can demonstrate:

• Strong attention to detail
• Good problem‑solving skills
• A friendly, people‑focused approach
• The ability to multitask and stay organised
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

In addition, for the Pharmacy Support Worker role, basic numeracy and IT skills are essential, including experience using Microsoft Outlook and Word.

The closing date for applications is 11.59pm Wednesday 18 March 2026.

For an informal discussion about any of the roles, please contact the relevant hiring manager:

• Pharmacy Support Worker:
  Nicola Watkins –
• Housekeeper:
  Pamela Burnett –
• Catering:
  Scott Clelland –

For queries about the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team st.

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. It should be noted that the State Hospital is a high secure hospital and the current organisational position based on a risk assessment is that we welcome applications from people under the age of 18 for non‑clinical roles however to be eligible for a clinical role applicants should be 18 years and older.

Should you have any questions in relation to this please contact TSH.Jobst.

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