This is a permanent development post in the Urgent Community Response teams at the Royal Devon, supporting patients at home after hospital discharge or illness. The work centres on personal care, monitoring patients' condition and, where delegated, clinical tasks, alongside health and social care professionals. Aimed at people new to healthcare, it needs no formal experience and comes with induction and National Care Certificate support; shifts run seven days, 0730 to 2200. Enhanced DBS and a full UK driving licence with your own insured vehicle are required.
What the job involves
- Provide personal care to patients in their homes
- Carry out clinical duties where delegated
- Monitor patients' condition
- Work with health and social care professionals to keep patients safe and well at home
- Support patients after hospital discharge, illness or surgery
- Support patients and families with end-of-life care
- Promote nutritional needs and assist patients' recovery and recuperation
- Communicate with people with varying levels of understanding
- Travel across multiple sites and localities as the need arises
Skills & knowledge
- Kind and caring nature
- Patience and a friendly manner
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to work on your own with team support
- Willingness and flexibility to work across multiple sites
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check
- Full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle and appropriate business insurance
What’s offered
- NHS Pension scheme
- 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days
- Maternity, paternity and sick pay
- Occupational health services including counselling and wellbeing activities
- Funding for care certificate, degree or leadership qualifications
- Days off to study and CPD, and rotational placements
- Staff discounts, Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts
- Salary sacrifice including onsite nursery, car lease and cycle to work schemes
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Community Response Support Worker in Exmouth employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
