Senior Healthcare Support Worker (MIU)

NHS; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking NHS Trust as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker, where your passion for people can flourish. This role offers the chance to make a significant difference in patient care while continuing your professional development. You will be part of a dedicated team, providing essential support in various healthcare settings, ensuring patients receive the best care possible. With comprehensive training and a commitment to your growth, this position promises a fulfilling career in healthcare. Embrace the opportunity to be part of a dynamic environment that values compassion, inclusivity, and excellence in service delivery.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

NHS pension

Occupational health services

Staff discounts

Cycle-to-work scheme

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support to patients.
• Ability to work in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of care and support to patients.
• Assist in the recovery and recuperation of patients.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Healthcare Qualification

Relevant Training

Job description

Job Summary

Are you passionate about people and looking to continue your career in healthcare? Or do you have some healthcare experience and are keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust that's really going places? Join us as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (SHCSW), get paid while you continue to learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.

Every day, you will make a significant difference in the lives of the people we care for, delivering high standards of care alongside your colleagues. Responsibilities include providing personal care, promoting nutritional needs, and assisting in the recovery and recuperation of patients on their journey to better health.

Main Duties

For more details about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will join an exceptional team dedicated to helping our patients stay healthy when they need it most.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern, and Mid Devon, we employ over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which benefit more than 615,000 people, cover over 2,000 square miles across Devon, with some specialist services extending as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We provide a wide range of emergency, specialist, and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Additionally, we offer integrated health and social care services across various settings, including community hospitals, outpatient clinics, and patients' homes. Our services also include primary care, specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and strong links to local universities, we are at the forefront of research and innovation, enabling us to deliver world-class care. Now is an exciting time to join the Royal Devon as we continue our integration journey.

Job Details

• Posted: 02 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 3
• Salary: £24,625 to £25,674 per year (pro rata)
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Exmouth Hospital, Claremont Grove, Exmouth, Devon, EX8 2JN

Job Responsibilities

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

More About the Role

Our Senior Healthcare Support Workers (SHCSWs) are an essential and respected part of our healthcare teams across diverse settings such as community, hospital, and theatre environments.

You will be a valued team member through our comprehensive training and induction programs, and our commitment to learning and development will support your growth.

The Team: Exmouth MIU sees over 12,000 patients annually and operates 7 days a week from 8 am to 8 pm. This unique position involves supporting trained staff in this practitioner-led service, with training provided to develop your clinical skills to meet the unit's demands.

Our teams are caring, compassionate, and inclusive. Regardless of your background, you will be welcomed. Additional details about the role, training, and experiences of our HCSWs are included in the attached document.

Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week, with shifts ranging from short shifts between 7:30 am and 8 pm, to 12.5-hour shifts with breaks. Please verify shift details during your interview. Depending on your shift pattern, you may receive additional pay enhancements.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Contact: Debbie Rogers, Lead Nurse Practitioner, at 01395 282107 or [e-mail]

Our Commitment to Diversity

As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and strives to create a culture where everyone feels they belong and can reach their full potential. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognize the benefits of a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff across Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy once sufficient applications are received.

About the Trust

Established in April 2022, the Trust combines the expertise of the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

Benefits

We are committed to developing and supporting our staff, offering funding for qualifications, study days, CPD, and rotational placements. We promote work-life balance through flexible working and family-friendly policies. Starting with 27 days of paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), it increases to 33 days with bank holidays. We also provide occupational health services, staff discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, NHS pension, cycle-to-work scheme, and more.

If you're interested in this role, we would love to hear from you.