Healthcare Support Worker recruiting campaign - medicine opportunities

Job summary

Looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference to patients every day? We are looking for caring, compassionate, and motivated individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care in the field of medicine.

We offer permanent full-time and part-time roles across the following ward areas:

• New Forest
• Simpson
• Cheetham Hill
• Midgley

Each ward provides a welcoming, supportive environment and a varied clinical experience. You will be fully supported by an experienced multidisciplinary team, with opportunities to develop your skills and grow in confidence within your role.

Working alongside registered nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, you will play a key role in supporting patients throughout their care journey. You will use your excellent communication skills to work effectively as part of a team, prioritising your workload to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.

If you are passionate about caring for others and want to be part of a team that truly values its staff, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

We care for patients with a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, providing excellent opportunities to develop strong clinical skills, broaden your knowledge, and work closely with a multidisciplinary team.

Your main duties include, although are not limited to:

• Supporting patients with
  • personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility
  • with comfort, dignity, and emotional wellbeing
• Supporting patients' families and carers, where appropriate
• Assisting with nutrition and hydration, including meal support and fluid balance monitoring
• Monitoring and recording observations, as required. This includes temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, and well-organised care environment
• Observing and reporting changes in patients' condition to the registered nursing staff
• Assisting nurses and other clinicians with clinical tasks and procedures within scope of practice
• Accurately documenting care in patient records
• Promoting infection prevention and control practices

About us

Our purpose is to provide high-quality, safe healthcare at the right time and in the right place for the people of Torbay and South Devon, and for our visitors.

We are a Trust that values its workforce, actively engaging with staff and celebrating success. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, treating everyone as an individual without discrimination.

Each ward has its own identity, but all share a commitment to teamwork, high-quality patient care, and staff wellbeing.

Ward areas at a glance

• New Forrest - Provides specialist care in Diabetes and Endocrinology alongside acute general medicine, supporting patients with a wide range of medical needs.
• Simpson - Delivers care for older patients, including stroke support, with a strong focus on dementia care and the assessment and management of complex behaviours.
• Cheetham Hill - An older persons care ward supporting patients living with dementia, as well as those with a broad range of acute medical conditions.
• Midgley - An acute medical ward with a respiratory specialty, caring for patients who are acutely unwell and have complex health needs.

Browse our interactive staff booklet to learn more about our staff benefits including learning and development opportunities, wellbeing at work and inclusive working environment.