Healthcare/Theatre Support Worker - November 2025 (Eastern Services)

NHS; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Exeter is seeking a Healthcare/Theatre Support Worker. This role involves providing personal care, supporting patient recovery, and managing documentation. Comprehensive training will be provided. Minimum of 15 hours per week with full flexibility needed. The position offers various benefits including NHS discounts and a pension scheme.

Benefits

National discount services

Salary sacrifice options

Car lease schemes

Comprehensive NHS Pension scheme

Access to occupational health and well-being activities

Qualifications

• No previous experience or qualifications required; willingness to deliver excellent patient care essential.
• Ability to meet competencies of the role including compassion and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Support patient care in wards and operating theatres.
• Assist with personal care and nursing procedures under supervision.
• Manage patient documentation and equipment preparation.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Healthcare/Theatre Support Worker - November 2025 (Eastern Services)

The closing date is 10 November 2025

Are you passionate about people and looking to start a career in Healthcare on one of our wards, operating theatres or community hospitals? Or maybe you have some Healthcare/Theatre experience and are keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust that’s really going places? Join us as a Healthcare/Theatre Support Worker (HCSW/THCSW), get paid while you learn and develop your career with Royal Devon.

Every day you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues. You will provide personal care, promote nutritional needs and assist patients on their recovery journey.

Main duties of the job

As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will work across acute hospitals, community settings and theatre teams. You will:

• Support patient care in wards, operating theatres and community hospitals.
• Assist with personal care and nursing procedures under supervision.
• Manage patient documentation and equipment preparation.
• Work within inter‑professional teams to deliver safe, timely care.

Job responsibilities

No previous experience or qualifications are required, just a desire to deliver excellent patient care with guidance from your colleagues. Through comprehensive training you will gain the necessary experience and progress along the salary scale. If you have related experience you may start higher on the scale and receive further development opportunities.

Recruitment is for both fixed‑term and substantive positions, minimum 15 hours per week up to 37.5 hours per week. Full flexibility with days/shifts is required; otherwise the role will not be considered.

Working patterns

We require coverage around the clock, including short shifts, day shifts (7:30 – 20:00), and 12.5‑hour day and night shifts with a break. Attend interviews in September. Shift patterns will be confirmed at interview.

Working locations

Positions are available across Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, community hospitals and in East and West Devon services. Northern Services applications are accepted via the provided link.

Benefits

• National discount services (Blue Light Card, NHS discounts).
• Salary sacrifice options, including cycle-to-work scheme.
• Car lease schemes.
• Comprehensive NHS Pension scheme.
• Access to occupational health, wellbeing activities and staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure.

Person Specification

General Requirements

• Demonstrate the ability to meet the competencies of the role, including compassion, teamwork, and communication.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and shifts.
• Positive attitude, resilience and a commitment to patient safety.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check. It is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and may involve disclosure of criminal convictions.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

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