Senior Healthcare Support Worker
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Posted
- 02/09/2026
- Closes
- 15/09/2026
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
This is a one-year maternity cover role for a Senior Healthcare Support Worker in Clinic 2, focusing on Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy. The role involves delivering safe, high-quality care across various clinical settings and supporting the emergency service. It offers an opportunity to develop clinical skills and gain insight into the specialty. The ideal candidate is motivated, adaptable, and committed to patient-centred care.
Key responsibilities
- Deliver safe, high-quality care across a broad range of clinical settings.
- Work within Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy services.
- Support the emergency service, contributing to timely assessments.
- Further develop clinical skills and enhance confidence.
- Be a valued member of the team through comprehensive training and induction.
Essential criteria
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
Desirable criteria
- See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description
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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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Senior Healthcare Support Worker
The closing date is 15 September 2026
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Clinic 2 team on a oneyear maternity leave cover. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful and lasting difference every single day to the women and families who rely on our care. You will be part of a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated multidisciplinary team, working together to deliver safe, highquality care across a broad range of clinical settings.
The post encompasses all aspects of the service, including Gynaecology and Early Pregnancy, providing exposure to a wide variety of clinics and patient pathways. You will also play an important role in supporting the emergency service, contributing to timely assessments and ensuring patients receive the right care at the right time. This breadth of experience offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your clinical skills, enhance your confidence, and gain valuable insight into the full scope of the specialty.
We are looking for someone who is motivated, adaptable, and committed to delivering outstanding patientcentred care. In return, you will be supported by a friendly and experienced team who are passionate about the work they do and the difference it makes.
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