Senior Healthcare Support Worker

3 weeks ago


Exeter, United Kingdom Royal Devon University Healthcare Nhs Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary We are looking for motivated Healthcare Support Workers with a passion for patient care and experience, to join our new team in our brand-new Endoscopy building in Tiverton.
We can offer you something a little different to the usual, during this very exciting time: Attractive working hours.
Opportunity to train and lean new skills in Endoscopy.
The chance to be part of a developing service.
Being part of the new team for the launch.
Full training provided before the new unit opens.
Are you passionate about people and looking to continue your career in healthcare?
Or as you have some healthcare experience you are keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust thats really going places?
Join us as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (SHCSW), get paid while you continue to learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.
Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues.
Providing personal care, promoting nutritional needs, and assisting in the recovery and recuperation of patients on their journey to better health are just some aspects of this essential role.
Main duties of the job For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below.
As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon.
Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes.
We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Job description Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role Our Senior Healthcare Support Workers (SHCSWs) form an essential and well-respected part of our healthcare teams across a number of dynamic settings; out in the community, in our acute hospitals or within our theatres teams to name just a few.
You will be a valued member of the team through our comprehensive training and induction programme and our commitment to learning and development will satisfy even the most ambitious person.
The team Our teams are caring, compassionate and inclusive, so whatever your background, you will be made to feel very welcome.
More information about the role, training and development and the experiences of our HCSWs is included in the attached document.
Read it now and find out for yourself why we are regularly voted as one of the best NHS Trusts to work for.
Working Pattern: We care for our patients around the clock so we will need you to work a range of shift patterns.
These range from short shifts, day shifts between 8am and 8pm and day and night shifts with an hour break in the ward areas.
Please do check this at your interview.
Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay.
Interview Date: Friday 10th January 2025 For further information please contact: Ben Brierley, Clinical Matron on or Jess Robison, Clinical Nurse Manager on As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential.
We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.
We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
BenefitsWe will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team.This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications.
Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there.Looking after you is important to us.We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies.If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.Salary is not the only financial benefitYou'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers.You will also have access to other benefits including:National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts.Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at ExeterCar lease schemes.The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).Cycle to work schemeThese are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.
Person Specification General Requirements Essential See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description Desirable See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description



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