About the Role
We are seeking caring, compassionate and motivated individuals to provide high‑quality, person‑centred care in medicine. This is a permanent full‑time or part‑time position across several wards in Torbay and South Devon.
Ward Areas
* New Forrest – Provides specialist care in Diabetes and Endocrinology alongside acute general medicine, supporting patients with a wide range of medical needs.
* Simpson – Delivers care for older patients, including stroke support, with a strong focus on dementia care and the assessment and management of complex behaviours.
* Cheetham Hill – An older persons care ward supporting patients living with dementia, as well as those with a broad range of acute medical conditions.
* Midgley – An acute medical ward with a respiratory specialty, caring for patients who are acutely unwell and have complex health needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Support patients with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, mobility and maintaining comfort, dignity and emotional wellbeing.
* Assist patients’ families and carers where appropriate.
* Help with nutrition and hydration, including meal support and fluid balance monitoring.
* Monitor and record observations (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) as required.
* Maintain a clean, safe and well‑organised care environment.
* Observe and report changes in patients’ condition to registered nursing staff.
* Assist nurses and other clinicians with clinical tasks and procedures within the scope of practice.
* Accurately document care in patient records.
* Promote infection prevention and control practices.
Working for our Organisation
Our purpose is to provide high‑quality, safe healthcare at the right time and in the right place for residents of Torbay and South Devon and for visitors. We value our workforce, actively engage staff and celebrate success, and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. Each ward shares a commitment to teamwork, high‑quality patient care and staff wellbeing.
Application Process
Preferred ward area of interest should be indicated in your application. If shortlisted, you will be invited to a formal interview on 5 March 2026. Following the interview, conditional offers will be followed by a face‑to‑face appointment to complete recruitment paperwork.
Important Information
This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Home Office Skilled Worker visa route; therefore we only consider applicants who already have the right to work in the UK. The Trust reserves the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Applicants who identify as a member of the Armed Forces community will be guaranteed an interview, provided they meet the minimum essential criteria. Please ensure you can provide references in a timely manner. If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Equal Opportunities
The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain it from our Equality Business Forum, which has representatives from all protected groups.
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