Healthcare Support Worker - November 2026 (Northern Services)

NHS Jobs; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Health service discounts

Salary sacrifice options

NHS Pension scheme

Cycle to work

Job summary

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is hiring Healthcare Support Workers to join our teams across community, acute hospital and theatre settings. No previous experience required; comprehensive training and induction will prepare you to deliver compassionate patient care under guidance.

We offer a range of shifts from 8am–8pm and longer 12.5 hour days and nights, across North Devon District Hospital and community sites.

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker - November 2026 (Northern Services)

Our Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) form an essential and well-respected part of our Healthcare and Theatre teams across a number of dynamic settings; out in the Community, in our Acute Hospitals or within our Theatre teams to name just a few. No previous experience or qualifications are required, just a desire to deliver excellent patient care with the support and guidance of your colleagues. You will quickly become a valued member of the team through our comprehensive training and induction programme and our commitment to learning and development will satisfy even the most ambitious person. Once you have completed your training, and gained the necessary experience you will progress along the salary scale. If you have previous, related experience and can demonstrate the ability to meet the competencies of the role then you will join further up the salary scale and we will continue to invest in your development as you progress your career with us. We are recruiting to both fixed term and substantive vacancies, for a minimum of 15 hours per week, up to 37.5 hours per week. If you are not fully flexible with the days/shifts that you are able to work, unfortunately, we will not be able to consider your application at this time. Our teams are caring, compassionate and inclusive, so whatever your background, you will be made to feel very welcome. At Royal Devon, we believe in compassion, integrity, teamwork, and striving for excellence in everything we do. We would love to hear about your experiences - whether in care or elsewhere - what inspires you to support others - and if there are particular wards or areas you are passionate about.

Working patterns: 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. Please do check this at your interview.

Interview date: Interviews will be arranged throughout November.

Working locations: We are recruiting across our services covering North Devon District Hospital, our Community Hospitals, and in our community locations in North Devon.

Please note that the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker sponsorship for this role, which falls within occupation code 6131 on the Immigration Salary List (ISL). The Home Office has confirmed that the ISL will close on 31 December 2026, after which the occupation code is not expected to remain eligible for sponsorship for new applicants.

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.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close this vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. 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. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit. You will also have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can 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 including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes.
• The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK).
• Cycle to work scheme

These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you.