University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust

Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW)

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Job summary

This is a very exciting time for our Cardiology Department. We have secured a full departmental rebuild including the addition of a 4th Cardiac Catheter Lab and complete refurbishment of our existing labs. This has enabled installation of the latest technology for EPS/Ablation as well as a full range of other cardiac interventional procedures. The Cardiology refurbishment is just part of a multi-million-pound investment in redevelopment across the whole hospital site, to establish us as the largest and most modern NHS Hospital in the Southwest. The building work is well underway and is due for completion towards the end of the year.

We are also part of the Plymouth Community Diagnostics Centre (PCDC) dueto go live in the summer of 2026. We are currently looking to expand our services with a focus on patient pathway improvement and are open to all forward thinking and innovative ideas/solutions.

As the tertiary hospital and cardio-thoracic centre for the Southwest, weprovidea full range of non-invasive and invasive procedures (including a large congenital non-invasive service).

***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.***

Main duties of the job

Perform a range of routine and non-routine tasks within Cardiology, including providing support within the Ambulatory monitoring specialist field and Cardiology out-patient department.
Application of 12-lead ECGs and ambulatory ECG monitors, measuring resting BP and basic patient observations and application of ambulatory BP monitors.
To ensure patient records are kept up to date with results, including assisting with peri-procedural data input for invasive and non-invasive cardiology procedures on the cardiovascular image and information management system (CVIS).
To advise patients on access to and use of other services within the Trust.
To supervise and/or train less experienced staff within own area of work where/if needed.
To assist all members of the departmental team in the delivery of a high-quality Cardiology service.
To work as part of the multidisciplinary team in Cardiology including assisting Cardiac Healthcare Scientists in a range of cardiology diagnostic investigations.
To continue to train and update as appropriate.
To undertake clinical and non-clinical duties under the guidance and direction of the Cardiac Healthcare Scientists and medical staff.
To actively participate in the development of the department.
To participate in the implementation of directorate policy.

About us

We are a people business - every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted

14 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year £24,937 - £26,598 Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

216-LH-DC7669113

Job locations

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS trust

Plymouth

PL6 8DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

1. Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.

2. Competently undertake delegated duties in line with patient care plans.

3. Ability to use your knowledge and experience to undertake non-routine duties and an understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility.

4. To carry out a range of (limited) clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example, blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine samples / faecal samples / sputum samples and wound swabs ensuring delivery of high-quality patient care at all times. NB: this list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.

5. Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff.

6. Practice safe standards of care to patients following Trust guidelines and policies and be able to concentrate for periods throughout the day with occasional interruptions.

7. Provide clinical care in accordance with the infection prevention and health and safety policies and procedures.

8. Maintain the work environment in line with Trust infection control and patient safety policies.

9. Utilising skills to actively facilitate self-care and independence with patients.

10. Promote health education specific to the clinical area and in line with national and local policies.

For further details please see the attached JD & PS