Senior Healthcare Support Worker

+ We are looking for a caring and compassionate person who is able to work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver a high standard of individualised nursing care to our patients. + You will need excellent communication skills, and be able to work independently, prioritising your workload to ensure the best outcomes for patients. + You will ensure that your own actions support the care, protection and well-being of individuals, and ensure their privacy and dignity at all times. + You will need to be flexible as this is a rotational post which includes days, nights and weekend working., Work as a member of the team + Planning and Organisation Recognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge + Responsibility and Skills Undertake direct patient care, in support of, and under the delegation of the Registered Nurse, and document care given as required + Service Responsibility Assist with last offices and care of relatives/carers + Organisation Recognising and responding to situations within the work area and report to the nurse in charge Full Vacancy details can be found on the attached Job Description/Person Specification. Please refer to your suitability to the post in your supporting information from the role requirements or person specification.

• PLEASE NOTE: This post is not eligible for sponsorship
You will be joining the organisation at an exciting time. As the first fully integrated care organisation in England, we are working to improve the way we deliver safe, high-quality health and social care. We have a positive and vibrant working atmosphere, we are proud of our investment in our staff both in terms of developing potential career skills and valuing people. If you provide support to a family member or friend with health or care needs, we aim to be a Carer-friendly employer. We have a 'Staff Carers' policy which includes flexible working where possible and a Carer's Passport scheme that links you into support and discounts. IMPORTANT INFORMATION + We reserve the right to close vacancies early if we receive a high volume of applications. Please apply promptly + Please read the job description and tailor your application to reflect the role + Correspondence will be via Trac, text and email. Please check your email and Trac account regularly. + Applicants with no previous NHS experience will ordinarily be appointed to the minimum of the band + If you have not received an invitation to interview within 28 days of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion + It is your responsibility to assist us in the timely receipt of appropriate references The Trust is committed to preventing discrimination, valuing diversity and achieving equality of opportunity. No person (staff, patient or public) will receive less favourable treatment on the grounds of the nine protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. If you require support you can obtain this from our Equality Business Forum which has representatives from all protected groups.

Joining our team on a permanent full time contract, you will be working within a proactive multidisciplinary team to encourage patients to reach the maximum rehabilitation potential to enable safe discharge from hospital. Our people are caring, committed, inclusive and focussed on quality. We focus on solutions and people's strengths. We encourage outside the box thinking and embrace innovation and change wherever it can drive improvement. We will support and encourage you to develop your new and existing skills within the role. 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 Team. #CareToJoinUsTSD, We work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals within the locality, and are a motivated and caring team to both patients and colleagues. The team is flexible and promotes a healthy work/home life balance therefore, your package with us includes a lot more than just your pay. Listed are a few of the additional benefits that are available to you as an employee: + NHS Pension Scheme + Childcare at our day nursery + Generous Holiday Entitlement, starting at 27 days a year (for full time workers) plus bank/public holidays + Staff Discounts + Career development and training opportunities + Employee Support - Staff have access to a 24-hour helpline