Senior Healthcare Support Worker

4 weeks ago


Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker you will provide the highest achievable standard of emergency care following individual patient assessment of needs.

You will work effectively alongside Registered Nurses/Practitioners within the Department as required on a daily basis, and undertake supervision and where appropriate assist with the orientation of staff unfamiliar with the department
- Supporting and working with colleagues during the shift
- Liaising with the wider MDT to maintain safety
- Helping to facilitate the development of the service as part of the wider team
- To participate in discussions and projects that will benefit the team, the patients and the department as a whole
- Working under guidance and in conjunction with the senior nursing team and the departmental Matron
- Following the Department’s and Trust’s Policies and Protocols to ensure the safety of the department

Why work with us
- The nursing team in the Emergency department consists of both Adult and Paediatric qualified nurses and works alongside Advanced Nurse Practtioner and Advanced Paramedic Practitioners who manger the Minor Injuries service within the department. Supported by very capable and knowledgeable Assistant Practitioners and Healthcare Assistants.

The medical team and nursing team work together to ensure the safety of patients and staff within the department and to ensure the delivery of high quality care to those who require our services.

The nursing team has an excellent resource that are the Practice Educators which are based within the department and offer a multitude of learning experiences tailored to the needs of the Emergency Department. Led by an experienced Emergency Nurse, the team not only facilitates in-house training for the clinical skills required by nurses within the Emergency Department, but is also very responsive to the developmental and educational needs of all the staff on an individual basis, and are an invaluable asset to the team.

The requirement for the delivery of safe, high quality care is at the heart of all we do, and we take great pride in the professionalism of the team and our work.

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.



  • Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker you will provide the highest achievable standard of emergency care following individual patient assessment of needs. You will work effectively alongside Registered Nurses/Practitioners within the Department as required on a daily basis, and undertake supervision and where appropriate assist with the orientation of staff...


  • Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker you will provide the highest achievable standard of emergency care following individual patient assessment of needs.You will work effectively alongside Registered Nurses/Practitioners within the Department as required on a daily basis, and undertake supervision and where appropriate assist with the orientation of staff...


  • Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Why work with us - As a Healthcare Support Worker with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust on Cromie Ward, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assist the registered nurses and senior clinical staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care.We are a fast-paced 25 bedded acute surgical ward caring...


  • Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Ella Rowcroft is a 16 bed Elective Orthopaedic ward specialising in caring for patients that have sustained bony injuries or who require joint replacement surgery.Elsewhere, we have two high dependency beds for patients that need cardiovascular support following joint replacement surgery while also taking trauma patients from our Trauma and Orthopaedic ward,...


  • Torquay, United Kingdom InHealth Group Full time

    **About The Role**: Here at InHealth, we are expanding our teams and we have a requirement for a Mobile Healthcare Support Worker to join our endoscopy team. You will help deliver Endoscopy services for our mobile sites to the highest standards, using a model of care that recognises the psychological, physical and social needs of our patients. This is a...


  • Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Ainslie Ward is a Trauma ward which has been awarded a Gold Standard within the Pathway of Excellence which measures the overall care delivery and practice delivered by its team. As a Healthcare Support Worker (HCA) with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assist the...


  • Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Pre-Op Assessment Unit are recruiting for a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our team on a permanent full time basis to assist members of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of nursing care, and to participate in the general organisation and smooth running of the unit under the direction and supervision of the registered...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Torquay, United Kingdom Newcross Healthcare Solutions Full time

    **Become a Support Worker today and help make a difference in people’s lives!** We’re looking for a compassionate Support Worker with the ability to encourage people to look after themselves so they can live their lives to the fullest. If you’re empathetic and reliable, join Newcross Healthcare and make a difference as a Support Workerin the Torquay,...

  • Support Worker

    3 weeks ago


    Torquay, United Kingdom Big Ant Healthcare Full time

    **Starting Salary**: From £12.33 per hour up to £18.21 per hour **enhanced for Bank Holidays.** **Are you looking to make a difference to someone's life?** **You can make a difference and help put the heart into care by becoming a Support Worker for bigANT Healthcare.** We are looking for dedicated and reliable Support Workers to join our team in...

  • Senior Support Worker

    4 weeks ago


    Torquay, United Kingdom Achieve together Full time

    Description **Senior Support Worker (Practice Lead)** **Postcode: TQ2** **Up to: £12.10phr** **About us** At Achieve together, we strive to support and inspire the people we care for in order to give them the resources, skills and confidence to live their lives independently, and to the fullest. Our team members are our most valuable asset. Without...


  • Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Pre-Op Assessment Unit are recruiting for a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our team on a permanent, full time basis to assist members of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of nursing care, and to participate in the general organisation and smooth running of the unit under the direction and supervision of the registered...


  • Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Warrington is an acute 17 bedded Surgical ward that has a high patient flow and varied acuity levels. Specialist areas of care are: ENT, Maxillo Facial Surgery, Gynaecology, Opthalmology and Head and Neck Cancer patients. As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assist the registered...


  • Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Why work with us - As a Healthcare Support Worker with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust on Cromie Ward, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assist the registered nurses and senior clinical staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care. We are a fast-paced 25 bedded acute surgical ward caring...


  • Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Job summary The Pre-Op Assessment Unit are recruiting for a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our team on a permanent, full time basis to assist members of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of nursing care, and to participate in the general organisation and smooth running of the unit under the direction and supervision of the...


  • Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    The Pre-Op Assessment Unit are recruiting for a Band 3 Senior Healthcare Support Worker to join our team on a permanent, full time basis to assist members of the multi-disciplinary team in the delivery of nursing care, and to participate in the general organisation and smooth running of the unit under the direction and supervision of the registered nurse.You...


  • Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Ella Rowcroft is a 17 bed Elective Orthopedic ward specialising in caring for patients that have sustained boney injuries or who require joint replacement surgery. Elsewhere, we have two high dependency beds for patients that need cardiovascular support following joint replacement surgery while also taking trauma patients from our Trauma and Orthopedic ward,...


  • Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Ella Rowcroft is a 16 bed Elective Orthopaedic ward specialising in caring for patients that have sustained bony injuries or who require joint replacement surgery. Elsewhere, we have two high dependency beds for patients that need cardiovascular support following joint replacement surgery while also taking trauma patients from our Trauma and Orthopaedic...


  • Torquay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Support Worker to join our committed and driven team within the Fracture Clinic at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust on a Permanent 25 hour per week contract. The post will be covering a flexible and varied shift pattern including early, mid-morning and afternoon start times depending on service...


  • Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    An opportunity has arisen at Torbay Hospital for a part time Band 2 Healthcare Support Worker to join the our welcoming and innovative 17 bedded McCullum Ward which specialises in general acute medicine.You will be working both independently and as part of a team prioritising your workload to ensure quality care with a caring and compassionate approach,...


  • Torquay, Torbay, United Kingdom Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Full time

    Simpson Ward are recruiting a Healthcare Support Worker to join our friendly and supportive team, where the successful applicant will be working as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team that is committed to providing high standards of compassionate, individualized care.Our ward is 28 bedded receiving patient admissions from the Emergency Department...