Healthcare Support Worker Recruitment August 2025(Northern Services)

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization in Barnstaple seeks Healthcare Support Workers to provide essential patient care. No experience is necessary, as comprehensive training is provided. The role requires availability for a minimum of 23 hours, with various shift patterns. Enjoy generous leave policies and staff discounts, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Occupational health services

27-33 days of paid leave

Staff discounts

NHS pension

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent patient care with support from colleagues.
• Be available for a minimum of 23 hours per week.
• Participate in flexible shift patterns including day and night shifts.

Job description

Healthcare Support Worker Recruitment August 2025 (Northern Services)

For more information on the job description and responsibilities, please click the link below. Our Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) are a vital part of our healthcare teams across various settings, including community, acute hospitals, and theatres. No previous experience or qualifications are required; just a desire to deliver excellent patient care with support from colleagues. We offer comprehensive training and induction, with opportunities for career progression and salary scale advancement based on experience and competencies.

We are offering contracts for a minimum of 23 hours per week, up to 37.5 hours. If you cannot work at least 23 hours or are not flexible with your shifts, please do not apply. For ad-hoc hours or restrictions, apply directly to NHS Professionals at https://www.nhsprofessionals.nhs.uk/joining-nhsp.

Our teams are caring, compassionate, and inclusive. More information about the role, training, and experiences of our HCSWs is available in the attached document. Check out our video to learn why we are voted as one of the best NHS Trusts to work for.

Working Patterns

We care for patients 24/7, so shifts include short shifts, day shifts (8am-8pm), and 12.5-hour day and night shifts. Please confirm your availability at the interview.

Interview Details

Date: Thursday, 14th August 2025, between 9:00 and 12:00 at North Devon District Hospital, Barnstaple, EX31 4JB. Location: https://what3words.com/wipes.vase.brand.

Locations

Recruitment is across North Devon District Hospital, community hospitals, and community locations in North Devon.

About Us

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, established in April 2022, values diversity and inclusivity. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone can reach their full potential.

Benefits

We support your development with funding for certifications, CPD, and rotational placements. We promote work-life balance through flexible working and family-friendly policies. Starting NHS staff receive 27 days of paid leave (plus bank holidays), increasing to 33 days. Benefits include occupational health services, staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, NHS pension, cycle-to-work, and more.

If interested, we would love to hear from you.