Role Summary
Are you passionate about people and looking to continue your career in healthcare? Or as you have some healthcare experience you are keen to join an innovative and dynamic NHS Trust that’s really going places? Join us as a Senior Healthcare Support Worker (SHCSW), get paid while you continue to learn and develop your career with the Royal Devon.
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
Our Asthma Senior Support Workers (SHCSWs) are a vital part of the Respiratory Medicine team, supporting the delivery of high quality asthma care across clinics, biologic pathways and patient education activities. You will work closely with the Asthma Team Leads and the wider multidisciplinary team to ensure patients receive safe, compassionate and effective care.
You will be a valued member of the service from day one. Our induction and respiratory specific training programme will equip you with the skills and confidence needed to thrive in this specialist area. We are committed to ongoing learning and development, offering clear pathways for progression for those who are ambitious and eager to grow.
The team
Our Asthma Service is a supportive, knowledgeable and highly collaborative team made up of Asthma Nurses, Respiratory Physiotherapists and Consultants. We deliver care across outpatient clinics, biologic therapy pathways, admission avoidance programmes and community based respiratory initiatives. The team prides itself on being caring, compassionate and inclusive and you will be welcomed whatever your background or previous experience.
More information about the role, training and development, and the experiences of our Healthcare Support Workers is included in the attached document.
Working Pattern: This role is primarily full time, Monday to Friday with standard hours usually 08:00–16:00. The Asthma Team is flexible and supportive and working hours can be adjusted where appropriate following discussion with the Asthma Team Leads. This allows staff to balance service needs with individual circumstances while maintaining safe and effective patient care.
Interview Date: 14/08/2026 although this might change
For further information please contact: Maria del Pilar Rodal Bravo, Respiratory Clinical Nurse Manager. Email: mrodalbravo@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.
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.
