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.
Locations & Geographical Coverage
We currently have vacancies in the WEB area Woodbury, Exmouth & Budleigh. You will be travelling across a wide geographical area linked to an Exmouth Hospital base. You must demonstrate willingness and flexibility to work across multiple sites/localities as the need arises.
Contract & Working Hours
These are permanent posts. Full time and part time applications are welcomed. The service operates on a 7-day rota system between 0730-2200, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays. Depending on your shift pattern and working hours, you may also receive additional enhancements to your pay. Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week.
Responsibilities
Duties will include provision of personal care, clinical duties where delegated, monitoring the patients condition and working with health and social care professionals to ensure that patients are safe and well at home.
Requirements
It is essential that you have a kind and caring nature, are patient and able to offer a friendly smile. You must feel comfortable working on your own supported by a team of professional colleagues. You will need great interpersonal and communication skills and be able to connect with individuals with varying levels of understanding. You must have a full UK drivers licence with access to your own vehicle (with appropriate business insurance) as you will be travelling to patients homes to care for them. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Training & Induction
You will be provided with a comprehensive induction programme including support to complete the National Care Certificate.
Benefits
- The Trust offers a comprehensive benefits package including access to the NHS Pension, generous holiday entitlements, maternity, paternity and sickness pay.
- Funding for a care certificate, a degree or leadership qualifications.
- Days off to study, engage in CPD or rotational placements to help you hone your skills.
- 27 days paid annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising to 33 days plus bank holidays.
- Access to our own comprehensive occupational health services, including counselling, onsite wellbeing activities and groups.
- 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.
- 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.
Salary is not the only financial benefit.
Diversity, Inclusion & Preferences
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.
Strategy & Values
Our Better Together strategy sets out who we are as a new Trust, what we want to achieve over the next five years and how we will get there. Our mission is to work together to help you to stay healthy and to care for you expertly and compassionately when you are not.
Our strategy is supported by our C A R E objectives: Collaboration and partnerships A great place to work Recovering for the future Excellence and innovation And our values, which guide the way we are going to achieve our ambition and reflect our culture: Compassion, Integrity, Inclusion and Empowerment.
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