Healthcare Support Worker in Torquay inTorquay PUBLISHED TUE 11 NOV 2025 Jump to job information section
Band 3: £24,937 to £26,598 a year per annum
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24-HOUR EMPATHY MENTAL HEALTH NHS PENSION VENEPUNCTURE
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On-site childcare at the Trust's day nursery — perfect if you’re juggling work and young children.
Permanent Band 3 role with competitive pay (£24,937–£26,598), NHS pension and staff discounts.
Healthy work/home balance with a flexible team and generous holiday entitlement (27 days + bank holidays).
Career development and training — learn clinical skills (venepuncture, theatre practice) and progress up the ladder.
Strong staff support, 24-hour employee helpline, inclusive team and a focus on wellbeing and practical solutions.
Hands-on Trauma & Orthopaedic theatre role at Torbay Hospital — active, varied work; ideal if you drive local commutes.
Support patients through their surgical journey in the Trauma and Orthopaedic Theatres at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust in Torquay (TQ27AA) as a Healthcare Support Worker. This hands‑on role sees you preparing theatres and equipment, maintaining cleanliness and adhering to theatre safety, circulating during lists, and escorting patients from the ward to the anaesthetic room. You will work closely with nurses, ODPs and HSDU to ensure instruments and stock are ready, keep accurate and confidential records, and assist with induction of new staff and students. The post suits someone with previous care experience and an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), good communication and keyboard skills, fine motor ability for clinical tasks, and a calm, adaptable approach; the role is subject to a DBS check.
Permanent full‑time, Band 3 (salary £24,937–£26,598) with a supportive, flexible team that values work–life balance — ideal for women and carers seeking stability and progression. Benefits include membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, access to an on‑site day nursery, 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, staff discounts, comprehensive training and development, and a 24‑hour employee support helpline. If you want rewarding, practical clinical work where your caring skills are valued and developed, find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button displayed alongside this advert.
Permanent full‑time, Band 3 (salary £24,937–£26,598) with a supportive, flexible team that values work–life balance — ideal for women and carers seeking stability and progression. Benefits include membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, access to an on‑site day nursery, 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, staff discounts, comprehensive training and development, and a 24‑hour employee support helpline. If you want rewarding, practical clinical work where your caring skills are valued and developed, find this vacancy on jobsincare.com and click the "Apply Now" button displayed alongside this advert.
On-site childcare at the Trust's day nursery — perfect if you’re juggling work and young children.
Permanent Band 3 role with competitive pay (£24,937–£26,598), NHS pension and staff discounts.
Healthy work/home balance with a flexible team and generous holiday entitlement (27 days + bank holidays).
Career development and training — learn clinical skills (venepuncture, theatre practice) and progress up the ladder.
Strong staff support, 24-hour employee helpline, inclusive team and a focus on wellbeing and practical solutions.
Hands-on Trauma & Orthopaedic theatre role at Torbay Hospital — active, varied work; ideal if you drive local commutes.
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On-site childcare at the Trust's day nursery — perfect if you’re juggling work and young children.; Permanent Band 3 role with competitive pay (£24,937–£26,598), NHS pension and staff discounts.; Healthy work/home balance with a flexible team and generous holiday entitlement (27 days + bank holidays).; Career development and training — learn clinical skills (venepuncture, theatre practice) and progress up the ladder.; Strong staff support: 24-hour employee helpline, inclusive team and a focus on wellbeing and practical solutions.; Hands-on Trauma & Orthopaedic theatre role at Torbay Hospital — active, varied work; ideal if you drive local commutes.
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To work as a Healthcare Support Worker in the UK, you typically need a combination of skills and qualities. Here’s a list of essential skills and competencies:
1. Communication Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with patients, their families, and healthcare professionals is crucial. This includes listening skills and the ability to convey information clearly.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Healthcare support workers must be able to show kindness and understanding towards patients, many of whom may be vulnerable or in distress.
3. Teamwork: Working well with others is essential in a healthcare setting. Support workers often collaborate with nurses, doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
4. Attention to Detail: Being able to notice changes in a patient’s condition and being meticulous about following care plans and procedures is vital.
5. Organizational Skills: The ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a busy healthcare environment is important.
6. Basic Medical Knowledge: Familiarity with basic medical terminology and an understanding of healthcare practices can be beneficial.
7. Physical Stamina and Strength: The role can be physically demanding, requiring the ability to lift and move patients or equipment.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to think on your feet and adapt to changing situations is useful in healthcare settings.
9. Respect for Diversity: Understanding and respecting different backgrounds, cultures, and needs of patients is essential for providing inclusive care.
10. Technical Skills: Basic computer skills may be needed for maintaining patient records and using healthcare software.
11. Confidentiality and Professionalism: Adhering to ethical standards and maintaining patient confidentiality is critical in healthcare.
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