Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Dyddiad hysbysebu:	24 Gorffennaf 2025
Cyflog:	£24,937.00 i £26,598.00 bob blwyddyn
Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog:	£24937.00 - £26598.00 a year
Oriau:	Llawn Amser
Dyddiad cau:	07 Awst 2025
Lleoliad:	Exeter, EX27WN
Cwmni:	NHS Jobs
Math o swydd:	Parhaol
Cyfeirnod swydd:	C0023-25-1400

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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 This post is based with St Thomas Nursing team in the Community. This team are based at Osprey House and work with the GP practices in St Thomas Health and Exwick Health centres as well as Foxhayes Practice in Exwick, Exeter. This is an opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills as a Clinical Support Worker. Existing competencies in Venepuncture and wound dressing are essential. The post holder may participate in the assessment of care needs and the implementation of planned programmes of care working under the direction and delegation of the Specialist Nurse (Community) and other registered nursing staff within the team. This would include a development plan to gain competencies, for example; delegation under a planned competency framework to administer insulin to people with insulin dependent diabetes and to undertake catheterisation of female patients.. Communication and people skills are essential, along with a pleasant, helpful, calm manner when dealing with people on a daily basis. An understanding of prioritisation is also helpful. Administration duties would include the use of IT systems, primarily EPIC. 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: 37.5 hours per week. The Team work between 830-5pm and you will expected to work between 830pm-430pm five days a week across a seven day working week. If requested to do so you a my work weekends according to the needs of the Service. Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay. Interview Date: To be confirmed For further information please contact: Helen Southard, Community Nurse Manager on mobile 07385399199 or h.southard@nhs.net Pay: The salary advertised for this position reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, inclusive of a 3.6% pay award which will be implemented later this year. If you join before the implementation date, the pay award will be backdated to your start date. Until then, remuneration will be based on the 2024/5 pay bandings (Pay scales for 2024/25 | NHS Employers) 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. Benefits We 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 benefit You'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 Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.