Healthcare Support Worker- Warrington Ward in Torbay inTorbay PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata
PERMANENT
NO SPONSORSHIP
Job description
Job summary
Warrington is an acute 17 bedded Surgical ward that has a high patient flow and varied acuity levels. Specialist areas of care are: ENT, Maxillo Facial Surgery, Gynaecology, Opthalmology and Head and Neck Cancer patients.As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assist the registered nurses and senior clinical staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care.You will find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges, encouraging others to do the same while helping to create an environment where differences are valued, encouraged and supported.
Main duties of the job
As Healthcare Support Worker you will look after a variety of patients with different health concerns, and will make a real difference to someone's quality of life!Observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight.Communicating with patients, relatives and carers, assisting with clinical duties.Personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.To complete additional specialist training for our multi speciality patients.Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, both within, and outside the department.To take part as requested in ward/unit meetings, encouraging effective communications between other staff.At the direction of the Registered Nurses /Senior Clinical Staff, participate fully in the delivery of planned care.
About us
As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care.We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, We are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
388-7555309-PC&S/.
Job location
sTorbay HospitalLowes BridgeTorbayTQ2 7AA
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
.In return for your skills and commitment, we offer a friendly working environment, role development and personal development plans supported with training opportunities.For further information or to arrange an informal visit;Becky Millman - Ward Manager, this post is not eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full vacancy
Details
can be found on the attached
Job description
/
Person Specification
Qualifications
and TrainingEssentialNVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/
Experience
DesirableCare certificateEnglish & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skillsKnowledge and
Experience
EssentialPrevious
Experience
in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life
Experience
Understands the need for strict confidentialityDesirableWorking knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental HealthSpecific SkillsEssentialBasic computer/keyboard skillsFine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasksGood interpersonal and communication skillsAble to prioritise and organise workAble to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a teamRecord keeping competency in handwritten and electronic recordsAble to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstancesAble to manage stress in themselves and othersAble to offer support at times of emotional distressWillingness to undertake new skills and trainingAble to work as a team member or independentlyAbility to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situationsTo be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctualThe post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the TrustDesirableHealthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialPrevious
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
Warrington is an acute 17 bedded Surgical ward that has a high patient flow and varied acuity levels. Specialist areas of care are: ENT, Maxillo Facial Surgery, Gynaecology, Opthalmology and Head and Neck Cancer patients.As a Senior Healthcare Support Worker, you will be working together as part of a multidisciplinary, professional team to assist the registered nurses and senior clinical staff in the planning, delivery and evaluation of care.You will find solutions to problems and be able to demonstrate a positive approach to new challenges, encouraging others to do the same while helping to create an environment where differences are valued, encouraged and supported.
Main duties of the job
As Healthcare Support Worker you will look after a variety of patients with different health concerns, and will make a real difference to someone's quality of life!Observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight.Communicating with patients, relatives and carers, assisting with clinical duties.Personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.To complete additional specialist training for our multi speciality patients.Work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, both within, and outside the department.To take part as requested in ward/unit meetings, encouraging effective communications between other staff.At the direction of the Registered Nurses /Senior Clinical Staff, participate fully in the delivery of planned care.
About us
As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care.We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, We are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people.If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts.
Details
Date posted
11 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for changeBandBand 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
388-7555309-PC&S/.
Job location
sTorbay HospitalLowes BridgeTorbayTQ2 7AA
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
.In return for your skills and commitment, we offer a friendly working environment, role development and personal development plans supported with training opportunities.For further information or to arrange an informal visit;Becky Millman - Ward Manager, this post is not eligible for sponsorship.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Full vacancy
Details
can be found on the attached
Job description
/
Person Specification
Qualifications
and TrainingEssentialNVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/
Experience
DesirableCare certificateEnglish & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skillsKnowledge and
Experience
EssentialPrevious
Experience
in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life
Experience
Understands the need for strict confidentialityDesirableWorking knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental HealthSpecific SkillsEssentialBasic computer/keyboard skillsFine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasksGood interpersonal and communication skillsAble to prioritise and organise workAble to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a teamRecord keeping competency in handwritten and electronic recordsAble to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstancesAble to manage stress in themselves and othersAble to offer support at times of emotional distressWillingness to undertake new skills and trainingAble to work as a team member or independentlyAbility to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situationsTo be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctualThe post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the TrustDesirableHealthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
Person Specification
Experience
EssentialPrevious
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
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