Senior Health Care Support Worker
The closing date is 24 July 2025
Job summary
We are looking for a highly motivated member of staff to join our Dermatology team..A Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) is part of the multidisciplinary team delivering direct care to patients and supporting Registered Practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to people in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan.
You will carry out a range of clinical and non-clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the Registered Practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values.
There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills for a Band 3 HCSW in your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain a Care Certificate if not already achieved.
Main duties of the job
To carry out a range of clinical duties with minimal / no direct supervision
Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff.
Lead by example and supervise/support junior members of staff to improve and maintain high standards of care.
Implements clinical care packages through a range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the area of service.
About us
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 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.
Details
Date posted
10 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year £24,625 - £25,674 per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
216-DH-S7286819
Job locations
Rowan House
Derriford Hospital Grounds, UHP
Plymouth
PL6 8BQ
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust
Address
Rowan House
Derriford Hospital Grounds, UHP
Plymouth
PL6 8BQ
Employer's website
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