Senior Healthcare Support Worker (Musculoskeletal)

Rdehospital; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Senior Support Worker, where you'll play a vital role in supporting physiotherapy services. This exciting position offers the chance to work closely with patients, providing essential care and assistance in rehabilitation programs. You'll be part of a dedicated team, ensuring high-quality service delivery while enjoying a flexible working pattern. With a commitment to staff development and a range of benefits, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in a supportive environment that values inclusivity and diversity.

Benefits

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Schemes

Staff Discounts

Flexible Working Schemes

Comprehensive Occupational Health Services

Paid Annual Leave

Access to Wellbeing Activities

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Support physiotherapy staff in outpatient services.
• Assist patients with rehabilitation programs.
• Perform administrative and housekeeping duties.

Skills

Customer Care

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

Relevant Experience in Healthcare

Job description

Role Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated Senior Support Worker to join the musculo-skeletal outpatient physiotherapy team. This role will primarily be based at Tiverton Community Hospital and Culm Valley Integrated Centre for Health.

About the Role

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

More detail about the role

The successful candidate will support qualified physiotherapy staff in providing a high quality service including: physiotherapy outpatients and exercise classes. You will also be expected to work with patients on a 1:1 basis, following a rehabilitation programme set by the physiotherapist.

Excellent customer care and communication skills are essential as the majority of the role involves direct patient contact, working with both adult and secondary school age patients. The role will also involve some administrative and house keeping duties, so having good organisational skills is key. You will need to be competent with basic computer skills, for example in order to use the electronic patient record system and ordering equipment.

Experience within a related field or dealing with members of the public would be an advantage and you must be able to work both as part of a team and independently. You will need to be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual.

Appropriate support and on the job training will be given.

Working Pattern:30 hours per week (flexible).

Interview Date:To be confirmed.

For further information please contact:Karen Sharpe, Team Lead Physiotherapist, 01884 235 487 / [e-mail]

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.

Preference will be given to staff with ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close 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 Trustand Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.

About Us

Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within people’s own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).

Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more

It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

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 will help you get there.

Salary is not the only financial benefit

You will 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. You will also have access to other benefits including:

• 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 would love to hear from you.

• Salary Band 3: £24,625 - £25,674 per annum pro rata
• Frequency Annual
• Vacancy Reference 185-35892-10531
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 22 May, 2025
• Job Category Healthcare Assistant
• Staff Group Additional Clinical Services
• Location Tiverton and District Hospital, Kennedy Way, Tiverton, Devon, United Kingdom