Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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 Day Surgery Unit? Join us as a Senior Day Surgery Support Worker, 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 undergoing day surgery, delivering a high standard of care alongside your colleagues. Assisting in the preparation and recovery of patients on their journey to better health are just some aspects of this essential role.
You will need to have experience in caring for people within a hospital setting and be able to show the ability to strive for excellent standards of care. You will also need to demonstrate compassion, commitment and excellent communication skills and be willing to be flexible to cover a variety of shifts in all areas of the service we provide in Day Surgery.
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.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.
More detail about the role
Our Senior Day Surgery Support Workers form an essential and well-respected part of our Day Surgery team.
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.
Our teams are caring, compassionate and inclusive, so whatever your background, you will be made to feel very welcome.
Working Pattern: We care for our patients around the clock so we will need you to work a range of shift patterns working Monday to Friday between the hours of 0700 and 2100. Please do check this at your interview.
Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay.
For further information please contact: Jo Avery, DSU Manager on 01271 322455 or joanneavery1@nhs.net
Please note, there are full and part time positions available. This is a fixed term contract for 12 months. For current NHS employees this post could be a secondment opportunity.
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.
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
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
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