# Healthcare Support Worker - Templer Ward > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-support-worker-templer-ward/0826e2bd-a426-4641-89e8-8733cd606839 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/healthcare-support-worker-templer-ward/0826e2bd-a426-4641-89e8-8733cd606839.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Torquay - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent: required work days/night rotation over 7 day week period - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-24T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-10T10:13:12.104Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Devon/Newton_Abbot/Torbay_South_Devon_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Stroke_Rehabilitation/Stroke_Rehabilitation-v8099545 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8099545?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.torbayandsouthdevon.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Templer  Ward is a 30 bedded in patient ward within Newton Abbot community Hospital. 20 beds  provide care to specialist stroke and neuro rehabilitation patients following  treatment in an acute hospital setting. The other 10 beds are for patients requiring general medical care and rehabilitation. 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 ### Main duties of the job - 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Communication and Working Relationships The post holder will be expected to: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 SkillsUndertake 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 - OrganisationRecognising 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: Priority will be given to applicants with recognised 'Priority' or 'At Risk' status, including NHS staff identified across Devon. ## Person Specification ### Specific Skills **Essential** - Basic computer/keyboard skills - Fine motor skills – for venepuncture, phlebotomy and other clinical tasks - Good interpersonal and communication skills - Record keeping competency in handwritten and electronic records - Able to manage stress in themselves and others - Willingness to undertake new skills and training - To be flexible, adaptable, reliable and punctual - The post holder must demonstrate a positive commitment to uphold diversity and equality policies approved by the Trust - Able to prioritise and organise work - Able to work under instruction, under pressure and as part of a team - Able to demonstrate empathy, sensitivity, and to adapt communication style to circumstances - Able to offer support at times of emotional distress - Able to work as a team member or independently - Ability to adapt behaviour to changing and challenging situations **Desirable** - Healthcare competencies appropriate to area of work ### Knowledge and Experience **Essential** - Previous experience in a care environment or able to demonstrate a caring nature/ life experience - Understands the need for strict confidentiality **Desirable** - Working knowledge of complex care needs of some individuals/families including Safeguarding Children & Adults, Domestic Abuse and Mental Health ### Qualifications and Training **Essential** - NVQ3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification/ experience **Desirable** - English & Mathematics at GSCE grade A-C (9-4) or level 2 functional skills - Care certificate ## Documents - [hcsw templer ward jdps (pdf, 670.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10393556) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.