Healthcare Support Worker - Templer Ward

Buy A Boat Now; Highweek; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Newton Abbot seeks compassionate nursing staff to join their team in providing individualized care within a multidisciplinary environment. This role supports patient rehabilitation and requires flexibility in working hours. Candidates must hold an NVQ3 in Health and Social Care and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Competitive benefits, including NHS pension and generous leave, are offered.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Career development and training opportunities

Childcare at our day nursery

Employee Support - 24-hour helpline

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care environment or ability to demonstrate a caring nature.
• Understanding of the need for strict confidentiality.
• Basic computer/keyboard skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of individualised nursing care.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ensure patient privacy and dignity.

Skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Teamwork

Compassion

Education

NVQ3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Summary

Templer Ward is a 30 bedded in patient ward within Newton Abbot community Hospital. 20 beds provide care to specialist stroke and neuro rehabilitation patients following treatment in an acute hospital setting. The other 10 beds are for patients requiring general medical care and rehabilitation.

Joining our team on a permanent full time contract, you will be working within a proactive multidisciplinary team to encourage patients to reach the maximum rehabilitation potential to enable safe discharge from hospital.

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. We will support and encourage you to develop your new and existing skills within the role.

If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Team.#CareToJoinUsTSD

Main duties of the job

• 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.
  
  

About Us

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
  
  

Details

Date posted

23 July 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

388-7290649-FC&I

Job locations

Templer Ward, Newton Abbot Hospital

West Golds Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2TS

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Communication and Working RelationshipsThe post holder will be expected to:Work as a member of the team
• Planning and OrganisationRecognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge
• Responsibility and SkillsUndertake direct patient care, in support of, and under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, and document care given as required
• Service ResponsibilityAssist with last offices and care of relatives/carers
• OrganisationRecognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge
  
  

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Home Office Skilled Worker visa route, due to the increased salary threshold introduce in early May 2025. Therefore, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK

Job Description

Job responsibilities

• Communication and Working RelationshipsThe post holder will be expected to:Work as a member of the team
• Planning and OrganisationRecognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge
• Responsibility and SkillsUndertake direct patient care, in support of, and under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, and document care given as required
• Service ResponsibilityAssist with last offices and care of relatives/carers
• OrganisationRecognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge
  
  

Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Home Office Skilled Worker visa route, due to the increased salary threshold introduce in early May 2025. Therefore, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK

Person Specification

Essential

Qualifications and Training

• NVQ3 in Health and 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
• 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
  
  

Desirable

• Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
  
  

Person Specification

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
  
  

Desirable

• Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
  
  

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Templer Ward, Newton Abbot Hospital

West Golds Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2TS

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Templer Ward, Newton Abbot Hospital

West Golds Road

Newton Abbot

TQ12 2TS

Employer's website

https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

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