Job Description

Our Healthcare Support Worker will be working in a small team of specialist nurses and GI services consultants to provide outpatient care and clinics.
This is a varied role including some assisting consultants in clinics and caring for patients undergoing procedures, running outpatient clinic lists and assisting specialist nurses caring for patients in the GI day unit.
Main duties of the job

• To undertake basic nursing activities for patients under the responsibility of a registered nurse.
• To contribute to the provision of support functions for the Day Case Unit and gastroenterology/ colorectal outpatients/ GI Ward
• Participate in the development of self and others.
• Work with the registered nursing staff to maintain a clean, safe and efficient environment for patients and staff
• Assist colorectal and upper GI surgeons in procedural clinics
• To be a flexible member of the team working in all areas of the department as and when required covering the units opening hours with the addition of working in outlying areas, including Allerton ward and endoscopy unit.

About us
Why Work With Us
About your new team and department
Hutchings is a day unit and outpatient facility that provides care, infusions, procedures and clinical reviews of patients with multiple GI conditions.
We are committed to providing the best care for our patients and provide a supportive, fun, educational environment for both staff and patients.
Full time and part time hours available due to an increase in clinic capacity.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
24,937 to 26,598 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
388-7434235-PC&S
Job locations
Torbay Hospital
newton road
Torquay
TQ2 7AA
Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description, has been written in new format as requested.
Previously checked by agenda for change and ref no on form Job description
Job responsibilities
See attached job description, has been written in new format as requested.
Previously checked by agenda for change and ref no on form
Person Specification
qualifications, skills
Essential

• NVQ 3 or equivalent or demonstrable band 2 experience and agree to undertake training
• Experience in a care setting as a healthcare assistant or equivalent
• Demonstratable IT skills

Desirable

• Venepuncture and cannulation skills
• Caring for patients with GI conditions
• Experience with hospital IT systems

Person Specification
qualifications, skills
Essential

• NVQ 3 or equivalent or demonstrable band 2 experience and agree to undertake training
• Experience in a care setting as a healthcare assistant or equivalent
• Demonstratable IT skills

Desirable

• Venepuncture and cannulation skills
• Caring for patients with GI conditions
• Experience with hospital IT systems

Skills Required