Job summary
Are you passionate about people and looking to continue your career in healthcare? Or as you have some healthcare experience you are keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust that's really going places? Join us as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (SHCSW), get paid while you continue to learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.

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 people's 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.

It's never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you'll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.

Details
Date posted: 04 November 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 12 months
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 185-37864-14649

Job description
Job responsibilities
Due to career brake, we have an exciting substantive, full time opportunity for a Band 3 Therapy Clinical Support Worker to join Holsworthy Community Rehabilitation Service based from Holsworthy, in North Devon.

Our Senior Therapy Healthcare Support Workers (TSWs) form an essential and well-respected part of our healthcare teams across a number of dynamic settings; out in the community, in our acute hospitals or within our theatres teams to name just a few.

You will be a valued member of the team through our comprehensive training and induction programme and our commitment to learning and development will satisfy even the most ambitious person.

The team
The rehabilitation team, consisting of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, assistant practitioners, and clinical support workers, provide a therapy rehabilitation service to the community of the Holsworthy and district locality as part of an integrated, dynamic, friendly, award winning health and social care team.

This post will be based from Holsworthy Hospital and the successful applicant will be responsible for undertaking a variety of delegated clinical duties in a variety of community settings, to support the team with providing rehabilitation for the patients on our caseload. The work will involve lone working, supporting other team members and class work. This is a very dynamic team that encourages every team member to help contribute with shaping how the service is developed, to gain the best for the patients. Ability to travel to meet the requirements of the role is essential. Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust ensures all staff are supported with personal development through supervision and appraisal.

This post holder will work within agreed treatment plans, protocols and policies without direct supervision. Applicants will be required to have a minimum of NVQ level 3 in a Health and Social Care related area or relevant experience/in-house training as a Therapy clinical support worker. The successful candidate would need to complete the Care Certificate programme provided by NDHT within 12 weeks of commencing in post, if new to the trust.

Our teams are 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. Read it now and find out for yourself why we are regularly voted as one of the best NHS Trusts to work for.

Working Pattern: To be negotiated - generally 4 days per week 8-4. Please do check this at your interview. Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay.

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Please note, this is a fixed term contract until 14/04/2027. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.

For further information please contact: Igor Forsinetti - Operational Lead - 07837555890 - igor.forsinetti@nhs.net

Please note that the Trust is unable to offer Skilled Worker sponsorship for this role, which falls within occupation code 6131 on the Immigration Salary List (ISL). The Home Office has confirmed that the ISL will close on 31 December 2026, after which the occupation code is not expected to remain eligible for sponsorship for new applicants.

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

• 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: Holsworthy Community Hospital, Dobles Lane, Holsworthy, Devon, EX22 6JQ, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://royaldevon.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Recruiter, Royal Devon NHS Recruitment Team, rduh.recruitment@nhs.net, 01392403642