Healthcare Support Worker
Closing date: 24 May 2026.
An opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic and caring individual has arisen on George Earle Ward. Do you have an interest in improving the care of patients with stroke and neurological events? Are you looking for a new challenge in a fast‑paced ward working alongside a full multi‑disciplinary team? If so we would like to hear from you.
George Earle is a 28‑bed acute ward specialising in stroke, neurological patients and general medical patients of all ages. We have 3 hyper‑acute beds to enable rapid delivery of stroke treatment. You will work as part of an MDT consisting of nursing, medical, various therapists and the discharge team. You will be supported with a specific ward induction, and where needed the Trust HCSW induction and by a friendly team who will value your input.
Main duties of the job
Working clinically you will support the team to provide safe and quality care to the designated patients in your care, and to support the ward as a whole as needed.
Following training you will undertake various clinical tasks including cannulation and venepuncture, wound care, taking vital signs and escalating any issues, recording them accurately, performing ECGs, blood‑sugar checks and adult assessments including MUST scoring.
You will work as part of a developing and dynamic team of nurses and the wider MDT to improve the patient experience and progress the care of a wide range of medical patients. You will be supported with training both formally and informally.
The Trust provides a full HCSW induction and ongoing support. You have access to an employee assistance programme, occupational health if needed, and wellbeing events free of charge.
Job responsibilities
* Interview patients and carers as part of the assessment process.
* Manual handling of patients and loads and use of mechanical aids.
* Undertake and record clinical observation, routine tests and outcome measures.
* Prioritise and document care, monitor clinical observations, multitask and adapt throughout the shift as required.
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Home Office Skilled Worker visa route, due to the increased salary threshold. Therefore, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.
Person Specification
* GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
* Excellent written and verbal skills.
* Evidence of knowledge in stroke or medicine or an interest in stroke care.
* Care experience/NHS experience in the last 5 years.
* Knowledge of Adult Safeguarding.
* Knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act.
* Enthusiasm to help support recovery of vulnerable patients.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a submission for Disclosure to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 per annum pro rata.
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