ED Support Worker; non-clinical

Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 03 July 2026

This is a non-clinical role to assist the clinical teams in re-stocking essential equipment, moving patients to investigations and onto their assessment wards. Managing stock levels of some equipment. Managing to flow of linen throughout the department as well as ensuring general order within the department. In this role, you will be required to do a lot of physical and manual handling.

If you are able to use your initiative, are keen to work in a dynamic workplace, with a supportive team in the Emergency Department we would like to hear from you.

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.

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.

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities please click the link below.

More detail about the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Emergency Department (ED) for a band 2 Support Worker (non-clinical). We are averaging nearly 106000 patients per year, approx. 290 patients per day. We see all specialties including Paediatrics, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical. We are looking for enthusiastic, motivated and committed Support Workers to assist in all areas of the department. ED has recently undergone a large redesign and there is now an exciting opportunity to form part of a new team and contribute towards an even better way of working.

You will be part of a well-established team, with a commitment to providing excellence in Emergency care. We work alongside a multi-disciplinary team, in a Trust which aims to make all its services exemplary in both clinical and operational aspect

This post has been identified as involving access to vulnerable adults and/or children and in line with Trust policy successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure Check.

Our vision is to provide safe, high quality seamless services delivered with courtesy and respect. To achieve our vision, we expect all our staff to uphold our Trust values.

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: 37.5 hours per week. We operate 24/7. Hence, we will need you to work a range of shift patterns. These range from short shifts, day shifts between 8am and 8pm and 12.5-hour day and night shifts, weekends as well as bank holidays. Please do check this at your interview.

Interview Date: To be confirmed

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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.

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