Healthcare Support Worker - Templer Ward
Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Newton Abbot, TQ12 2TS
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
16 September 2026
11 days left
Job description
Templer Ward is a 30 bedded in patient ward within Newton Abbot community Hospital. 20 beds provide care to specialist stroke and neuro rehabilitation...
- We are looking for a caring and compassionate person who is able to work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of individualised nursing care to our patients.
- You will need excellent communication skills, and be able to work independently, prioritising your workload to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
- You will ensure that your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of individuals, and ensure their privacy and dignity at all times.
- You will need to be flexible as this is a rotational post which includes days, nights and weekend working.
We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality, and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues.
The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay.
Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee:
- NHS Pension Scheme
- Childcare at our day nursery
- Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays
- Staff Discounts
- Career development and training opportunities
- Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline
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
- NVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification/ experience
Desirable
- English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
- Care certificate
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
- 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 punctual
- The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust
- Able to prioritise and organise work
- Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
- Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
- Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
- Able to work as a team member or independently
- Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
Desirable
- Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
2 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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