Role Summary
Are you passionate about people and looking to start a career in healthcare? Or maybe you have some healthcare experience and are keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust that’s really going places? Join us as a clinical Healthcare Support Worker (HCSW), get paid while you learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.
We are recruiting HCSWs to be part of South Molton and Chulmleigh Community Therapy team. More details about the team can be found below.
Every day, you will make a huge difference to the lives of the people we care for, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues. Providing personal care, promoting nutritional needs, and assisting in the recovery and recuperation of patients on their journey to better health are just some aspects of this essential role.
About the Role
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
We have the exciting opportunity to appoint a substantive Clinical Support Worker to join our enthusiastic community therapy team based in South Molton.
Are you a practical, proactive and enthusiastic individual with good communication skills? We are looking for a Clinical Support Worker with experience of working in a care or rehabilitation setting with the passion to work in the community. Our team works with adults registered with South Molton and Wallingbrook (Chulmleigh and Winkleigh) medical centres and cover a rural area close to Exmoor in beautiful North Devon.
You will be working with people with a wide range of disabilities and acute or long-term conditions. You will be part of a team working under the direction of the registered therapy staff; physiotherapists and occupational therapists - and assistant practitioners. The community therapy team is part of South Molton and Chulmleigh multi-disciplinary health and social care team.
The goal of the service is to provide rehabilitation support through 1:1 and group sessions with the aim of promoting the quality of life of the patients we support. The Clinical Support Worker will be delivering interventions to people with rehabilitation needs and providing advice to families and carers within the community – people’s own homes, in residential settings and in therapy classes and groups. The post holder will use electronic healthcare systems – EPIC– as well as paper based documentation. They will be an integral part of the team in terms of service delivery as well as service monitoring and development.
The team:
South Molton and Chulmleigh community therapy team has twelve members including occupational therapists, physiotherapists, an occupational therapy apprentice, assistant practitioners and clinical support workers. We are a supportive team and the role holder will have personal and professional development opportunities. Our integrated health and social care team includes the community therapy team, community nursing, community matron, rehabilitation nurse and adult social care team. We work closely with social prescribers in the GP practices for links with and inclusion of the people we work with into community activities. Typically, the day starts with members of the team triaging new referrals and a team meeting to prioritise and plan the day. We positively encourage joint working between members of the community therapy and broader health and social care team.
The successful applicant will be supported through training to fulfil the role and perform activities such as running groups, prescribing equipment to support independence, delivering prescribed rehabilitation programs and liaising with a range of groups and individuals in the community and acute/hospital setting.
The post requires driving to community visits, the post holder will need a driving licence and access to a vehicle.
We are happy to consider full time and part time applications. We are offering minimum contracted hours of 22.5 hours per week, up to 37.5 hours per week.
We would consider applicants at a B2 entry level under a B3 development post.
Our teams are caring, compassionate and inclusive, so whatever your background, you will be made to feel very welcome. More information about the role, training and development and the experiences of our HCSWs is included in the attached document. Read it now and find out for yourself why we are regularly voted as one of the best NHS Trusts to work for.
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday. Core hours 8am to 5pm.
Interview Date: 13th November 2024
For further information please contact: Nancy Rollinson, Therapy Team Lead, nancyrollinson@nhs.net, 07552254679
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.
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 people’s 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.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do, click here to find out more
It has never been a more exciting time to join the Royal Devon, as you will help to shape our services as we continue along our integration journey.
Benefits
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 are 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 will benefit from access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
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 will help you get there.
Salary is not the only financial benefit
You will 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 would love to hear from you.
