Healthcare Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 14/08/2026
- Closes
- 30/08/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
As a Healthcare Support Worker on the McCallum Short Stay Ward, you will provide compassionate, patient-centred care to cancer patients. This involves assisting with personal care, performing clinical tasks like venepuncture and ECGs, and advocating for patient safety. You will work independently and as part of a team, contributing to the patient journey through essential nursing support and emotional care. The role requires a caring nature, strong communication skills, and a commitment to continuous learning in a supportive environment.
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
Desirable criteria
- Care certificate English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
- Knowledge and Experience
- Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience Understands the need for strict confidentiality
- Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health
- Specific skills
- Basic computer/keyboard skills Good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to adapt communication style Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
- Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
- Qualifications and training
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
- Care certificate English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
- Knowledge and Experience
- Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience Understands the need for strict confidentiality
- Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health
- Specific skills
- Basic computer/keyboard skills Good interpersonal and communication skills, ability to adapt communication style Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual Fine motor skills - for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks
- Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
This advert: £25,760 – £27,476 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Support Worker
The closing date is 30 August 2026
Job summary
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of cancer patients ?
As a Healthcare Support Worker, you will play a crucial role in delivering compassionate, patient-centred care. Based on the McCallum Short Stay Ward, you'll be at the heart of providing essential nursing support, clinical interventions, and emotional care to patients. Whether assisting with personal care, performing vital clinical tasks like venepuncture and ECGs, or advocating for patient safety and wellbeing, you'll contribute meaningfully to the patient journey.
We're looking for individuals with a caring nature, strong communication skills, and a commitment to excellence. If you're flexible, eager to learn new skills, and thrive in a fast-paced yet supportive environment, this role is for you. In return, you'll join a team that's as passionate about your growth as they are about patient care, with access to robust training, career development opportunities, and the chance to make a real impact in a rewarding specialty. Take the next step in your healthcare career with us--where your dedication truly changes lives
Main duties of the job
- Provide patient-centered care in line with Trust policies, including personal care (e.g., washing, dressing, toileting) while
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