Theatre Housekeeper / Support Worker
Closing date: 08 July 2026
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 that’s 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.
Responsibilities
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.
- Provide personal care to patients, including assistance with hygiene and mobility.
- Promote nutritional needs and support dietary requirements.
- Assist in patient recovery and recuperation activities.
- Support colleagues across theatres, community, and acute settings.
- Work a range of shift patterns including short shifts, day shifts, and 12.5‑hour day and night shifts.
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 12.5-hour day and night shifts with an hour break in the ward areas.
Benefits
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.
Other benefits include access to comprehensive occupational health services, staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options, and the option to spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts, salary sacrifice options, a nursery onsite at Exeter, car lease schemes, the NHS Pension scheme, and a cycle to work scheme.
Person Specification
General Requirements
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer Name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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.
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.
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