# Senior Healthcare Support Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-healthcare-support-worker/b84f79e0-5571-49c6-ad26-9aae1ad1a7f4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/senior-healthcare-support-worker/b84f79e0-5571-49c6-ad26-9aae1ad1a7f4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Exeter - **Region:** South West - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 to £27,476 a year - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full-time - **Closing date:** 2026-08-03T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-20T13:40:23.878Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C0023-26-0851?employerCode=C0023 - **Application URL:** https://careers.royaldevon.nhs.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=13720&jobboard=NHS&c=vacancyposter - **Employer website:** https://www.rdehospital.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job summary Join our friendly and supportive team in the newly built Tiverton Endoscopy Unit, where you\\'ll play a key role in delivering high-quality patient care throughout the endoscopy journey. As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you will support patients before, during and after endoscopic procedures, assist the multidisciplinary team in providing safe and effective care, and help maintain a positive patient experience within a modern and welcoming environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual looking to develop their healthcare career. Full training will be provided, with excellent opportunities to gain new skills and knowledge in endoscopy. You will be supported to expand your clinical competencies, contribute to service development, and mentor junior colleagues as part of a dedicated team. If you are passionate about patient care, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and are looking for a rewarding role with excellent development opportunities, we would love to hear from you. ### Main duties of the job For more detail about the main duties of this role, please see the job description section below. As a key member of the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, you will be joining an exceptional team working together to help our patients to stay healthy, when they need it most. ### About us Stretching across Northern, Eastern and Mid Devon, we have a workforce of over 15,000 staff, making us the largest employer in Devon. Our core services, which we provide to more than 615,000 people, cover more than 2,000 square miles across Devon, while some of our specialist services cover the whole of the peninsula, extending our reach as far as Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver a wide range of emergency, specialist and general medical services through North Devon District Hospital and the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital (Wonford). Alongside our two acute hospitals, we provide integrated health and social care services across a variety of settings, including community inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and within peoples own homes. We also offer primary care services, a range of specialist community services, and Sexual Assault Referral Centres (SARC). Our state-of-the-art equipment, leading technologies and strong links to local universities put us at the forefront of research and innovations, enabling us to provide world-class care to our local communities. Its never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as youll help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey. ### Details - Date posted: 20 July 2026 - Pay scheme: Agenda for change - Band: Band 3 - Salary: £25,760 to £27,476 a year pro rata - Contract: Permanent - Working pattern: Full-time - Reference number: 185-74586-13720 - Job locations: Tiverton Endoscopy Unit, Tiverton Hospital, Tiverton, Devon, EX16 6NT, United Kingdom ### Job responsibilities For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below. More detail about the role Our Senior Healthcare Support Workers (SHCSWs) form an essential and well-respected part of our healthcare teams across a number of dynamic settings; out in the community, in our acute hospitals or within our theatres teams to name just a few. You will be a valued member of the team through our comprehensive training and induction programme and our commitment to learning and development will satisfy even the most ambitious person. The team The Tiverton Endoscopy Unit is a welcoming, patient-focused service providing a range of diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures. Our multidisciplinary team includes nurses, healthcare assistants, endoscopists, decontamination staff, and administrators who work closely together to deliver safe, efficient and compassionate care. We pride ourselves on fostering a positive team culture where staff feel valued, supported and encouraged to develop professionally. Working Pattern: Our working hours are Mon-Fri 08:00-18:00. We do not routinely work nights, weekends or bank holidays. You will be rostered for 4 shifts per week to total 37.5hours Interview Date: Monday 10th August 2026 For further information please contact: Jessica Robison, Clinical Nurse Manager on 01392 404676 or jessica.robison@nhs.net As an inclusive employer, the Royal Devon values diversity and is committed to creating a culture of inclusivity where everyone can be themselves and reach their full potential. We believe in fostering a sense of belonging and actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities. We recognise the advantages of having a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Preference will be given to staff with Priority and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust reserves the right to close vacancy when sufficient applications have been received. The Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust was established in April 2022, bringing together the expertise of both the Royal Devon and Exeter NHS Foundation Trust and Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust. Benefits We will work together to maintain a culture that develops and supports you and your team. This might include funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications. Or it might include days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills. Wherever you are heading in the NHS, we'll help you get there. Looking after you is important to us. We strive to help our staff create a healthy work-life balance through flexible working schemes and our family friendly policies. If you're starting out in the NHS, you'll start with 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays. You'll benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups. Salary is not the only financial benefit You'll have access to an extensive range of staff discounts on shopping, fitness and leisure options and you can spread the cost of technology and home appliance purchases from major retailers. You will also have access to other benefits including: National discount services such as the Blue Light Card and Health Service Discounts. Salary sacrifice options including our OFSTED rated outstanding nursery onsite at Exeter Car lease schemes. The NHS Pension scheme (one of the most generous and comprehensive in the UK). Cycle to work scheme These are just a few of the benefits available if the role is something you are interested in, we'd love to hear from you. ## Person Specification ### General Requirements **Essential** - See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description **Desirable** - See job description text above, and (where applicable) you can download a copy of the full job description ## Documents - [Job Description-Senior Healthcare Support Worker.pdf (PDF, 232 KB)](document:2996543) ## 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.