Senior Healthcare Support Worker
Closing date: 08 July 2026
We are looking for a dedicated professional to join our team. As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker, you will deliver high‑standard personal care, promote nutrition, support recovery and recuperation of patients, and work across community, acute hospital and theatre settings.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide personal care and support to patients, promoting nutrition and wellbeing.
- Assist patients attending outpatient dermatology appointments, including clinics and skin surgery.
- Work within a multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborate with nursing, clinical and administrative staff to deliver compassionate care.
Working Pattern
Flexible shift patterns ranging from short day shifts to 12.5‑hour day and night shifts with an hour break on wards. Shift schedules will be confirmed during interview.
Benefits and Pay
- Competitive salary with pay enhancements for additional shift work.
- Annual leave: 27 days (plus bank holidays) increasing to 33 days plus bank holidays.
- Accessible occupational health services, including counselling and wellbeing activities.
- Staff discounts on shopping, fitness, leisure, technology and home appliances.
- Cycle‑to‑work scheme, national discount services, salary sacrifice options, nursery onsite, car lease schemes.
- Generous NHS pension scheme.
Person Specification
- Relevant healthcare experience and a commitment to learning and development.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Legal and EEO Statement
As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and ‘At Risk’ status.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.
Further Information
Contact: Grace Campbell, Clinical Nurse Manager, 01392 405517 or grace.campbell1@nhs.net.
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