Job overview

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Health Care Assistant to join the respiratory nursing team on Honeyford Ward at Derriford Hospital, Plymouth.

We are a female, 28 bedded, respiratory unit and care for patients with a variety of respiratory health issues.  We are looking for a HCA, Band 3, to help us support a variety of patients through their respiratory admission.

We are looking for individuals who work effectively within a team environment, have experience of good time management and prioritising work and have a caring approach to patients and relatives.

There is lots to learn in the field of respiratory nursing and opportunities to work towards a senior care support worker role and trainee Nursing Associate position.

You must be compassionate, kind, caring, committed and have a good sense of humour. Respiratory training will be provided and ongoing support.

For further information and an informal discussion, please telephone Sister Harriet Vickers 01752 438128

***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

The Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) is part of the multidisciplinary team delivering personal care to patients and supporting Registered Practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate care. Support and supervision is provided by Registered Practitioners.

You will carry out a range of non-clinical healthcare tasks, under the direct supervision of the Registered Practitioner. To achieve this the SHCSW will competently perform the necessary aspects of care for patients, to agreed quality standards and in accordance with Trust values.

You will also be supported to obtain a Care Certificate if not already achieved. 

We are happy to support part time or full time work but candidates must be available to work on a rota that includes days, nights and all days of the week. 

If you are shortlisted and invited for an interview, you will receive a detailed confirmation of the schedule a few days in advance.  

Please note that interviews will only be scheduled through a TRAC invitation following your application, and walk-in applicants will not be accepted.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where 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 manager for this post who will put you into contact with the recruitment team. 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.