Healthcare Support Worker

Job summary
Are you passionate about people and looking to start a career in healthcare? Or maybe you have some healthcare experience and are keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust thats really going places? Join us as a Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW), get paid while you learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.
We are recruiting a HCSW to our EDSKU Renal team. More details about the team can be found below.
Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues. Providing personal care, promoting nutritional needs, and assisting in the recovery and recuperation of patients on their journey to better health are just some aspects of this essential role.
Main duties of the job
For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most.
About us
Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford).
Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC).
Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities.
Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Our Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) form an essential and well-respected part of our healthcare team in the EDSKU (East Devon Satellite Kidney Unit – Honiton)
No previous experience or qualifications are required as full training will be given, just a desire to deliver excellent patient care with the support and guidance of your colleagues.
The role involves greeting the patients and assisting with weight and observations, making patients comfortable before and during their haemodialysis session, restocking the unit and gathering equipment needed to perform dialysis treatments, preparing machines for dialysis removing dialysis lines from the machines, cleaning machines and dialysis station between patients, occasionally involves assisting the patients with basic personal care, you will be taught safe removal and disposal of dialysis needles, making patient drinks and occasionally assist with nutrition as directed by the registered nurse.
The team Small team of Registered Nurses, Healthcare assistants and a Ward clerk delivering outpatient Haemodialysis in a small 8 bedded day unit
Our teams are caring, compassionate and inclusive, so whatever your background, you will be made to feel very welcome.
Working Pattern: You will need you to work a range of shift patterns, Monday to Friday Early shifts 7:30am-1:30pm and Late shift 4:30pm – 10:30pm (4x 6hr shifts per week)
Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay.
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Ali Collings or Andrea Tucker on 01404 540581 alison.collings@nhs.net or andrea.tucker@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.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
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\’ll 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.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Our Healthcare Support Workers (HCSWs) form an essential and well-respected part of our healthcare team in the EDSKU (East Devon Satellite Kidney Unit – Honiton)
No previous experience or qualifications are required as full training will be given, just a desire to deliver excellent patient care with the support and guidance of your colleagues.
The role involves greeting the patients and assisting with weight and observations, making patients comfortable before and during their haemodialysis session, restocking the unit and gathering equipment needed to perform dialysis treatments, preparing machines for dialysis removing dialysis lines from the machines, cleaning machines and dialysis station between patients, occasionally involves assisting the patients with basic personal care, you will be taught safe removal and disposal of dialysis needles, making patient drinks and occasionally assist with nutrition as directed by the registered nurse.
The team Small team of Registered Nurses, Healthcare assistants and a Ward clerk delivering outpatient Haemodialysis in a small 8 bedded day unit
Our teams are caring, compassionate and inclusive, so whatever your background, you will be made to feel very welcome.
Working Pattern: You will need you to work a range of shift patterns, Monday to Friday Early shifts 7:30am-1:30pm and Late shift 4:30pm – 10:30pm (4x 6hr shifts per week)
Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay.
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
For further information please contact: Ali Collings or Andrea Tucker on 01404 540581 alison.collings@nhs.net or andrea.tucker@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.
The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust.
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\’ll 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.
You will also have access to other benefits including:
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.
Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential

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Desirable

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Person Specification
General Requirements
Essential

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

Desirable

• See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description

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
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Address
East Devon Satelite Kideny Unit
Honiton Hospital
Honiton
Devon
EX14 2DE
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