Senior Health Care Support Worker; SHCSW

Job Summary

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our nursing team on Skylark ward, where we pride ourselves on continually improving care for our patients.

A Senior Health Care Support Worker (SHCSW) is part of the multidisciplinary team delivering direct care to patients and supporting Registered Practitioners to deliver high quality, compassionate health care to people in accordance with assessed needs and a care plan.

You will carry out a range of clinical and non‑clinical healthcare, or therapeutic tasks, under the direct or indirect supervision of the Registered Practitioner, in accordance with the Trust values.

There will be opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills, specific to your needs. Training will be provided to ensure you have the required core skills for a Band 3 HCSW in your area of work. You will also be supported to obtain a Care Certificate if not already achieved.

*** Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as 'Priority' and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

• Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns about patients to other clinical staff.
• Lead by example and supervise/support junior members of staff to improve and maintain high standards of care.
• Implements clinical care packages through a range of delegated clinical care duties relevant to the area of service.

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment.

We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on  We recognise that work‑life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full‑time/flexible working for our advertised roles.

Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

Date posted: 13 February 2026

Pay scheme:
Agenda for change

Band:
Band 3

Salary: £24,937 to £26,598 a year (pro rata if less than 37.5 Hours Per Week)

Contract:

Permanent

Working pattern:
Full‑time, Part‑time

Reference number: 216-AH-DA7769687

Job locations:
Mount Gould Hospital, 200 Mount Gould Rd, Plymouth, PL4 7QD

• Obtain consent prior to giving care in accordance with Trust policies.
• Competently undertake delegated duties in line with patient care plans.
• Ability to use your knowledge and experience to undertake non‑routine duties and an understanding to take decisions within your area of responsibility.
• Carry out a range of (limited) clinical duties with minimal / no supervision, including for example: blood pressure monitoring, oxygen saturation levels, body temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate, glucose monitoring, collection and testing of urine, faecal, sputum and wound swab samples ensuring delivery of high‑quality patient care at all times. (This list is not exhaustive and will vary depending on area of work.)
• Participate in patient assessment providing high quality holistic patient care and escalating concerns…