# Healthcare Support Worker- Cromie

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Torbay Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Healthcare support worker
- **Grade:** Band 3
- **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (3 long days/Night duties plus 1 week of 4 shifts)
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-04T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-18T15:11:03.418Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Devon/Torbay/Torbay_South_Devon_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Cromie_Ward/Cromie_Ward-v8279486
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8279486?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Are you keen to make a difference and develop your skills working in a multi-disciplinary team?

Being a Healthcare Support Worker is a fantastic starting point in the NHS that provides a taste of what a career in healthcare is really like. You will work in an integrated way with allied health care professionals which will open your eyes to the different roles you might want to work towards in the future!

There are no set entry requirements to become a Healthcare Support Worker though a basic level of literacy and numeracy skills are expected, and a recent experience gained within the last 3 years in the care sector is essential. You will need a mix of skills including the ability to develop effective working relationships and effective time management.

Cromie Ward are recruiting for a full time permanent Band 3 Healthcare Support Worker to join our caring, committed and inclusive team at Torbay Hospital working days, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a rota.

This is a personally rewarding and fulfilled role as it presents the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others by providing care in their time of need. #CaretojoinusTSD

### Main duties of the job

As Healthcare Support Worker you will look after a variety of patients with different health concerns, and will make a real difference to someone’s quality of life!

- Observing, monitoring and recording patients' conditions by taking temperatures, pulse, respirations and weight.
- Communicating with patients, relatives and carers, and assisting with clinical duties.
- Providing personal care including infection prevention and control, food, personal hygiene and overall reassurance, comfort and safety.

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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.

In return for your skills and commitment, we offer a friendly working environment, role development and personal development plans supported with training opportunities.

For further information or to arrange an informal visit; Michelle Thomas Ward Manager Cromie ward 01803654081

### Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

## Person Specification

### Knowledge

**Essential**

- To be able to demonstrate a basic level of literacy and numeracy skills

**Desirable**

- Previous knowledge of hospital computer systems
- Basic IT Skills

### Qualifications

**Essential**

- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent qualification/experience
- Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience

**Desirable**

- Care certificate
- English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills

### Specific Skills

**Essential**

- To demonstrate experience in a caring environment in or outside of the workplace

## Documents

- [cromie ward job description (pdf, 480.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10595842)

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