Job summary
Brixham Community Hospital are recruiting for a Healthcare Support Worker to join our ward to provide the highest achievable standard of care following the patients assessment of needs.The unit has a 20 beds which provides you with the opportunity to work alongside our Multi-disciplinary teams to provide the highest standard of care and enable patients to reach their maximum rehab potential. You will work effectively and without direct supervision alongside Registered Nurses/Practitioners within the ward/hospital as required on a daily basis.

In your role, you will be supported with your development needs both from in house training and also from external courses whilst having regular supervision and appraisal to ensure you are helped to reach your maximum potential and development.

Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths and encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. If you share our values and vision and are passionate about working with people on what matters to them, you could be a real asset to our Torbay and South Devon Foundation Trust Team.

Main duties of the job

• Working clinically to ensure the safety and quality of the care given to your designated patients, under the indirect supervision of a registered nurse/practitioner
• Undertaking the following, but not restricted to, clinical tasks competently and efficiently:
• Cannulation and Venepuncture
• Competently taking and interpreting Vital signs on adults
• Able to make appropriate referrals to Adult and Child Safeguarding teams
• Supporting and working with colleagues during the shift
• Liaising with the wider MDT to maintain safety
• Helping to facilitate the development of the service as part of the wider team
• To participate in discussions and projects that will benefit the team, the patients and the Unit as a whole
• Working under guidance and in conjunction with the senior nursing team and the Matron
• Following the Trust's Policies and Protocols to ensure the safety of the department

About us
The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay.

Browse our interactive booklet to learn more about our staff benefits!

Important:

• Unfortunately, our department are unable to support sponsorship for this role. Therefore, applicants who require sponsorship now or in the near future will not be considered for this position.
• If you do not currently hold a Level 3 qualification, you must have an equivalent qualification or level of experience and be willing to enrol on and complete the NVQ Level 3 qualification as part of your employment.

Please note: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon.

Details
Date posted: 16 October 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 3
Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 388-8262383-FC&I-A
Closing date: 01 November 2026

Job responsibilities

• Developing and supporting yourself and others
• Assisting with managing care of all patients on the unit, alongside colleagues
• Adhere to Trust protocols and procedures
• Follow trust protocols and maintain standards
• Competent use of Equipment. Training and supporting others
• Participating in developing a career plan
• Follow TSDHCFT Policies and use correct agreed documentations

Full vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description and Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

Please note: This role is not eligible for sponsorship under the UK Home Office Skilled Worker visa route, due to the increased salary threshold introduce in early May 2025. Therefore, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK.

Person Specification
Qualifications and Training
Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience

Desirable

• Care Certificate
• English & Mathematics at GCSE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills

Specific Skills
Essential

• Basic computer/keyboard skills
• Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to prioritise and organise work
• Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team
• Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records
• Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances
• Able to manage stress in themselves and others
• Able to offer support at times of emotional distress
• Willingness to undertake new skills and training
• Able to work as a team member or independently
• Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations
• To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual
• The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust

Desirable

• Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work

Knowledge and Experience
Essential

• Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience
• Understands the need for strict confidentiality

Desirable

• Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health

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: Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Brixham Hospital, Greenswood Road, Brixham, TQ5 9HW, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Deputy Matron, Lisa Doggett, lisa.doggett@nhs.net, 01803881381