Healthcare Support Worker - Midgley Ward
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torquay, Devon, TQ2 7AAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
1 October 2026
1 day leftJob description
As a Healthcare Support Worker on our 26 bedded Midgley Ward which specialises in Respiratory and Acute Medicine you will provide high standards of ca...
You will work as a team to assist and perform clinical responsibilities as delegated by our qualified nursing staff, including though not limited to:
- Observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations, oxygen saturations and weight.
- As well as providing personalised care such as infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.
- Administrative duties such as answer the telephone, take messages and refer to the Staff Nurse for instructions, to take part as requested in ward/unit meetings, encouraging effective communications between other staff.
- Assisting with the undertaking and implementation of risk assessments
- Communicating with Staff, Patients, Relatives and Carers.
- Recognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge while acknowledging your own limitations and seeking advice of senior staff as required.
We are a 26 bedded ward admitting patients from A&E, EAU, AMU and other ward transfers. The successful candidate will join a friendly and supportive team, and work as an integral part of the multi-disciplinary team who are committed to providing high standards of compassionate, individualised care.
As the first fully integrated care organisation in England you will be joining the organisation at an exciting time, working withallied health care professionals within the locality, and in a motivated and caring team.
In return for your hard work and commitment, we offer you an opportunity to join our dedicated team where you will learn, grow and flourish
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement.
If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real assed to Team Torbay and South Devon.#CareToJoinUsTSD
- Unfortunately, our department are unable to support sponsorship for this role. Therefore, applicants who require sponsorship now or in the near future will not be considered for this position.
- If you do not currently hold a Level 3 qualification, you must have an equivalent qualification or level of experience and be willing to enrol on and complete the NVQ Level 3 qualification as part of your employment.
Qualifications and training
Essential: - NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/ experience
Desirable: - Care certificate; - English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
Knowledge and experience
Essential: - Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience; - Understands the need for strict confidentiality
Desirable: - Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health
Specific skills
Essential
- Basic computer/keyboard skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to prioritise and organise work
- Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
- Able to manage stress in themselves and others
- Willingness to undertake new skills and training
- To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctua
Desirable: - Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
23 September 2026
Last checked
25 September 2026
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