Senior Healthcare Support Worker in Barnstaple

Working under the supervision of qualified nursing and medical staff, the post-holder will assist in the care of patients within the department and carry out general duties to enable the effective running of clinics. This will initially include a range of clinical and non-clinical tasks, such as:

• Chaperoning patients during clinical examinations and procedures
• Undertaking venepuncture
• Stocking clinic rooms
• Ordering clinical supplies
• Filing results and entering data

You will have both trust and in-house training and competencies to complete.

The team at Devon Sexual Health is caring, compassionate and inclusive, so whatever your background, you will be made to feel very welcome. More information about the role, training and development and the experiences of our HCSWs is included in the attached document.

If you have previous, related experience and can demonstrate the ability to meet the competencies of the role then you will join further up the salary scale and we will continue to invest in your development as you progress your career with us.

The clinics are based in Barnstaple Heath Centre and surrounding locality areas including Bideford, Holsworthy and Ilfracombe. Applicants for this post need to be able to manage a demanding workload, and have the flexibility to work within the needs of the service, to include some evenings and potential weekend work.

Working Pattern: We are open Monday - Friday 9-5pm for core working hours- there will be some earlier starts (8.30) for clinic set and later finishes for clinic close down (5.30).

Interview Date: Week Beginning Monday 14th September- TBC

For further information please contact: Heather Collins (Deputy Lead Nurse) or Liz Bunyan (Senior Nurse) on 01271 341568 or email heather.collins5@nhs.net or e.bunyan1@nhs.net

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.

Benefits: 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'll help you get there.

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're 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'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.

Salary is not the only financial benefit: You will also 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. 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'd love to hear from you.