Healthcare Support Worker - Ainslie ward
At a glance
- Band
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time
- Posted
- 17/08/2026
- Closes
- 31/08/2026
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Role summary
Ainslie Ward at Torbay Hospital is seeking a full-time Healthcare Support Worker to join their dynamic Trauma and Orthopaedic team. This fast-paced 26-bedded ward delivers high standards of care to patients requiring surgery for various injuries. The role involves working clinically under indirect supervision of a registered nurse, undertaking various clinical tasks, and supporting the wider multidisciplinary team. The Trust offers professional development through training, supervision, and appraisals, aiming to help staff achieve their full potential.
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
- English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
Desirable criteria
- Care certificate
- 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
- 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
- Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
- Qualifications and Training
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
- English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills
- Care certificate
- 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
- 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
- Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work
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Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 3 at £24,625 – £25,674 a year, across England.
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Healthcare Support Worker - Ainslie ward
The closing date is 31 August 2026
Job summary
Ainslie Ward at Torbay Hospital is seeking a full-time Healthcare Support Worker to join our dynamic Trauma and Orthopaedic team. We are a fast-paced ward committed to delivering the highest possible standards of care in line with each patient's assessed needs.
Our 26-bedded trauma ward provides an excellent opportunity to work alongside a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, caring for patients who often require surgery for a wide range of injuries. You will work effectively and, where appropriate, independently alongside Registered Nurses and Practitioners as part of the daily running of the ward.
In this role, you will be fully supported in your professional development through a combination of in-house training, external courses, regular supervision, and appraisals. We are committed to helping you achieve your full potential and progress in your career.
Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths, 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 Tea
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