Theatre Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; Exeter; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Exeter seeks a Senior Healthcare Support Worker to deliver high-standard care across hospitals and community settings. The role includes assisting patients with personal care, promoting recovery, and being part of a compassionate healthcare team. Ideal candidates have experience in personal care and are committed to ongoing development. This position offers a supportive work environment with competitive benefits.

Benefits

27 days paid annual leave

Occupational health services

Staff discounts

NHS pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care in healthcare settings.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and on-call.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including feeding, hygiene and mobility assistance.
• Promote nutritional needs and support recovery of patients.
• Participate in training and development opportunities.

Skills

Personal care assistance

Nutritional support

Teamwork in healthcare

Job description

Senior Healthcare Support Worker (SHCSW) – WEEU Theatres/DCU

Closing date: 07 November 2025

Join the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, one of the largest employing institutions in Devon, as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver high‑standard care across our hospitals, community settings, and theatres.

About us

Stretches across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we employ over 15,000 staff and provide a wide range of services to more than 615,000 people. Our hospital network includes North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, with integrated care services across community and primary settings.

We are committed to research, innovation and patients’ wellbeing. It has never been more exciting to shape our services and continue the integration journey.

Key duties

As an essential part of our healthcare team, you will:

• Provide personal care, including feeding, hygiene and mobility assistance, to patients in theatres, acute wards and community settings.
• Promote nutritional needs and support recovery and recuperation of patients on their journey to better health.
• Work as a valued member of the West of England Eye Unit (WEEU) Theatres/DCU team, which is caring, compassionate and inclusive.
• Participate in a comprehensive training and induction programme and benefit from ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Working pattern

The WEEU Theatre/DCU department operates 8 am‑6 pm Monday‑Friday, with additional on‑call commitments and weekend working hours. Shift patterns and working hours will be discussed during the interview.

Depending on your shift pattern, you may also receive additional pay enhancements.

Contact

Vince Matawaran, Clinical ODP Manager – WEEU Theatres/DCU

Email: [e-mail]

Diversity and inclusion

The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is an inclusive employer committed to diversity. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and provide support for staff with priority and ‘At Risk’ status.

Benefits

Benefits include:

• 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days for senior staff.
• Access to comprehensive occupational health services, counselling and wellbeing activities.
• Wide range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness, leisure and technology.
• National discount: Blue Light Card; health service discounts.
• Salary sacrifice options, cycle-to-work scheme and car lease schemes.
• Competitive NHS pension scheme.

Person specification

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General requirements

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Disclosure and Barring Service check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.

Employer name

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust