Are you passionate about people and looking to continue your career in healthcare? Or, with some healthcare experience, are you keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust that's really going places? Join us as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (SHCSW) and get paid while you continue to learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.
Every day, you will make a significant difference in the lives of the people we care for, delivering high standards of care alongside your colleagues. Responsibilities include providing personal care, promoting nutritional needs, and assisting in the recovery and recuperation of patients on their journey to better health.
You will need experience caring for people within a hospital setting and demonstrate the ability to strive for excellent standards of care. Compassion, commitment, and excellent communication skills are essential, along with flexibility to cover various shifts in all areas of Day Surgery.
About the Role
For more details on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.
More about the role
Our Senior Day Surgery Support Workers are an essential and respected part of our team. You will be valued through our comprehensive training and induction program, with a strong commitment to learning and development.
Our teams are caring, compassionate, and inclusive. Regardless of your background, you will be made to feel very welcome.
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week. We care for patients 24/7, so shifts may vary between 0700 and 2100, Monday to Friday. Please confirm shift details at your interview. Depending on your shift pattern, additional pay enhancements may apply.
For further information, please contact: Jo Avery, DSU Manager at 01271 322455 or joanneavery1@nhs.net
This is a 6-month fixed-term contract. NHS employees may consider it as a secondment opportunity.
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 encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities and recognize the benefits of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Priority will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff across Devon.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, merging the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
About Us
Covering Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we employ over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. We serve more than 615,000 people across over 2,000 square miles, providing a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). We also deliver integrated health and social care services, primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies, and strong links to universities position us at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to deliver world-class care.
Our values are central to our work. Click here to learn more.
It is an exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help shape our services during our ongoing integration journey.
Looking after our staff is important to us.
We promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible working and family-friendly policies. NHS starting annual leave is 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 33 days plus bank holidays with service. Staff benefit from occupational health services, wellbeing activities, and CPD opportunities.
We support your development and well-being.
This may include funding for care certificates, degrees, or leadership qualifications, as well as study days and rotational placements to hone your skills. We are committed to helping you progress in the NHS.
Additional benefits include:
* Staff discounts on shopping, fitness, and leisure
* Technology and home appliance purchase schemes
* Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
* Salary sacrifice schemes, including nursery facilities at Exeter
* Car lease schemes
* The NHS Pension scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
If interested, we would love to hear from you.
Salary: Band 3: £24,937 - £26,598 per annum (pro-rata)
Frequency: Annual
Vacancy Reference: 185-11230-11256
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Closing Date: 26 August 2025
Job Category: Healthcare Assistant
Staff Group: Additional Clinical Services
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