Healthcare Support Worker - New Forrest Ward
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Torbay, TQ2 7AAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
13 September 2026
7 days leftJob description
As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, p...
- Observing, monitoring and recording of all vital signs using the NEWS2 assessment tool
- Providing personal care to patients to meet personal hygiene
- Supporting patients with nutrition, feeding and assisting with fluids
- Supporting patients with comfort
- Emptying catheter bags and recording output
- Working under supervision of a registered nurse completing patient documentation
- To participate in discussions and projects that will benefit the team, the patients and the department as a whole
- Helping to facilitate the development of the service as part of the wider team
- Following Trust's policies and protocols to ensure the safety of the ward
The nursing team on New Forrest have come together and grown over the past three years as a new ward for the trust forming a bond that not many can say they share, which is very unique to us.
We are the trusts Diabetic and Endocrinology (D&E) ward, which is mixed with general medicine and acute mental health. There will be lots of opportunities for building and improving new ways of working, a bigger and better team, alongside learning about these specialities and we will do this by working in conjunction with both Nurse specialist teams and the Consultant team. With a great support network around you to be able to continue striving to be the best in what we do, which may lead on to different progression routes.
We are looking for highly motivated, caring staff with previous hospital experience to aid the enhancement of our team. The post involves shift work including rotation to night duty, and covers a 24/7 period covering bank holidays and weekends.
We promote a positive working environment where the health and wellbeing of staff as well as our patients is our priority.
Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.
Qualifications and Training
Essential: - NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
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
- Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to prioritise and organise work
- Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
- Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
- Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
- Able to manage stress in themselves and others
- Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
- Willingness to undertake new skills and training
- Able to work as a team member or independently
- Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
- To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
- The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust
Desirable: - Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
How to apply
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First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
2 September 2026
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