Senior Healthcare Support Worker

Job description

Senior Healthcare Support WorkerClosing date: 29 April 2026

Are you passionate about people and looking to continue your career in healthcare? Join us as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (SHCSW) and receive competitive pay while you learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.

About the roleYou will be a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, delivering a high standard of care alongside colleagues, providing personal care, promoting nutritional needs and assisting patients on their recovery journey.

Key responsibilities

Provide high quality personal care to patients and support staff working in community, acute hospital and theatre settings.

Participate in comprehensive training and induction programmes, achieving competency in renal nursing care.

Assist in the delivery of haemodialysis services at Heavitree Haemodialysis Unit, including in‐centre dialysis for up to 120 patients.

Travel to other dialysis units in South or East Devon to provide specialist cover as required.

Maintain accurate patient records and follow NHS health and safety protocols.

Work shifts including Long Earlies (07:30 – 18:30) and Long Lates (12:00 – 23:00) Monday to Saturday, with additional pay for overtime.

Person Specification

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Good to exceptional teamwork ability.

Experience or willingness to receive training in renal dialysis and medical support roles.

Must meet the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and successful Disclosure and Barring Service check.

BenefitsSalary range: £25,760 to £27,476 per annum pro rata. Competitive pension scheme, health and wellbeing support, and staff discounts.

Flexible working, paid leave (27 days to 33 days), and opportunities for further professional development.

Inclusive EmployerThe Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status, including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon.

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy when sufficient applications have been received.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Exeter

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-05-2026

Profession type

Counselling and Social Services

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English