Senior Health Care Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
- Posted
- 03/09/2026
- Closes
- 17/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Health Care Assistant to join the respiratory nursing team on Honeyford Ward at Derriford Hospital. You will provide personal care to patients and support Registered Practitioners in delivering high-quality, compassionate care within a 28-bedded female respiratory unit. The position involves carrying out non-clinical healthcare tasks under supervision and contributing to patient assessment. Respiratory training and ongoing support will be provided, with opportunities for career progression.
Essential criteria
- One of the following o Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 o NVQ 3 o BTEC National Diploma o Demonstrable experience equivalent to the above qualifications
- Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
- Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent
- Knowledge & Experience
- Demonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- Demonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work
- Aptitude & Abilities
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- One of the following o Level 3 (SCQF - 6): - City and Guilds 3 o NVQ 3 o BTEC National Diploma o Demonstrable experience equivalent to the above qualifications
- Completion of Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Support (that maps to the Apprenticeship Standard for Senior Health Care Support Worker)
- Level 2 Functional skills in English and Math's, or equivalent
- Knowledge & Experience
- Demonstrable experience of providing care in a healthcare or social setting
- Demonstrable experience of time management and prioritising work
- Aptitude & Abilities
- Effective and appropriate communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
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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University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Senior Health Care Support Worker
The closing date is 17 September 2026
Job summary
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Health Care Assistant to join the respiratory nursing team on Honeyford Ward at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.
We are a female, 28 bedded, respiratory unit and care for patients with a variety of respiratory health issues. We are looking for a HCA, Band 3, to help us support a variety of patients through their respiratory admission.
We are looking for individuals who work effectively within a team environment, have experience of good time management and prioritising work and have a caring approach to patients and relatives.
There is lots to learn in the field of respiratory nursing and opportunities to work towards a senior care support worker role and trainee Nursing Associate position.
You must be compassionate, kind, caring, committed and have a good sense of humour. Respiratory training will be provided and ongoing support.
For further information and an informal discussion, please telephone [contact details removed] [phone number removed]
*Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.*
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