South Devon College Health and Social Care

18/09/2026

What a vote of thanks - there may have been a tear or two from your cohort and wider audience - well done Felix and and

🎓 Congratulations to Felix Dunscombe, who delivered the Student Vote of Thanks during Ceremony 3.

Reflecting on the journey to graduation, Felix said:
"Yet we are all here, on the other side of it all, we can look back on what we have accomplished and are able to soak up the applause knowing that we truly deserve it."

A fitting tribute to the dedication, resilience and achievement of this year's graduates. 👏✨

18/09/2026

Well done to our 2026 cohort from the Faculty of Health. We have seen more graduates than ever before with representatives from Hearing Aid Dispensing, Nursing Associates, Audiology and Assistant Practitioners - be proud of your achievements

18/09/2026

Well done to Louise Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust - newly graduated Assistant Practitioner

🏆 Congratulations to Louise Preston, recipient of the University Centre South Devon Personal Development Prize.

Returning to formal study in her fifties while working within the Community Nursing Team in Teignmouth, Louise demonstrated exceptional resilience, commitment and determination throughout her Assistant Practitioner apprenticeship.

"She shows that growth is possible at any stage of life and career."

A truly inspiring achievement. Congratulations, Louise! 🎓🌟

03/09/2026

Delighted for our NHS colleagues 👏👏👏

🎉 | We're incredibly proud that a number of our colleagues and programmes have been shortlisted in five categories at this year's Nursing Times Workforce Awards.

Congratulations and good luck to:

Best recruitment experience:
⭐ Grow Our Own: Healthcare Support Worker to Registered Nurse Pathway

Internationally Educated Nurse of the Year
⭐ Abdul-Manan Alhassan
⭐ Gabriel Moroti

Manager of the Year (Non-Clinical)
⭐ Rachel Nolan - Manager of the Year (Non-Clinical)

Practice Educator of the Year:
⭐Anitha Rego
⭐Danielle Swift

Preceptorship Programme of the Year
⭐ The 5 Thrive Framework - Preceptorship Programme of the Year

These nominations recognise the incredible work taking place across our organisation to support education, leadership, recruitment and career development.

Over the next few weeks we'll be sharing the stories behind each of our finalists and the difference they are making for colleagues, patients and communities across Torbay and South Devon.

Read more: https://buff.ly/gMkUPgO

21/08/2026

Join the catering team at South Devon College, keeping us all fed and watered ❤️❤️

👨‍🍳 Love creating great food and thrive in a busy kitchen environment?

South Devon College is looking for a passionate Commercial Chef to join our catering team in Paignton. This term-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to prepare high-quality dishes, contribute to menu development, and help deliver outstanding dining experiences for both internal and external customers. The role is 37 hours per week across 37 weeks of the year and comes with excellent benefits including generous holiday entitlement, pension contributions, training opportunities, employee discounts, and more.

✨ What you'll enjoy:
🔹 Working in a supportive and friendly team
🔹 Contributing creative ideas to menus and daily specials
🔹 Excellent staff benefits and development opportunities

If you're passionate about food, customer service and maintaining high standards, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Closing date: 24th August 2026
👉 Apply now by heading to the careers page on our website: https://www.southdevon.ac.uk/about/careers/

12/08/2026

Fantastic GCSE team supporting South Devon High School and learners retaking

Thousands of students could benefit from a major new GCSE trial — and South Devon College has been chosen to help lead it.

The pioneering scheme is targeting one of the biggest barriers facing young people who need to resit English, with hopes it could improve pass rates and future job prospects

07/07/2026

Fabulous achievement for Angie.

Thanks to Angie’s expertise in supporting and promoting the role of the Assistant Practitioner in Podiatry we have seen an increase in trainee AP’s across England engaging in our hi-flex delivery of this programme with the podiatry specialist module.

24/06/2026

A great range of subjects to take including A levels and vocational options

South Devon College is investing in a new Sixth Form offer launching in September 2026, giving students access to a dedicated study hub, a flexible mix of A-Levels and vocational courses, and a laptop for every new student to support their learning.

09/06/2026

🎉 Huge congratulations to Kate Woodham, Urology Health Care Support Worker, who has been named Health and Care Apprentice of the Year at South Devon College’s Apprenticeship Awards! 👏

This is a well-deserved recognition of her dedication, resilience, and compassion throughout her apprenticeship journey. Kate has shown remarkable determination to succeed and her confidence has grown significantly, matching the strong knowledge and skills she brings to her role every day.

💬 Kate said: “It was a lovely surprise to be nominated and an honour to win. I am very grateful for the support I get from the whole Trust, especially my amazing team at Urology.”

💙 We’re so proud of you, Kate, congratulations on this fantastic achievement!

09/06/2026

Always wanted to be a nurse or a midwife and thinking about re-training?

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions you might also have

Worried about the cost - you can apply for a loan and upon completion of your degree the loan for your Access course will be written off.

Havent studied for years - our supportive team will guide you through your induction period to re-introduce you to education making the expectations clear.

Cant afford to give up work - both full time (2 days over one year) and part time (1 day over 2 years) options are available.

Who will teach me - health specialists including a nurse and an assistant practitioner, psychologist, scientist and acacemic specialist all preparing you to complete and achieve your Access to HE programme

Can I really do it - YES - try our initial asessment activity upon application to decide before committing

Thinking about a career in nursing or midwifery? 💙

The Access to Higher Education Diploma (Nursing and Midwifery) is designed for adults who want a clear route to university and a rewarding healthcare career. With full-time and part-time study options, this course fits around work, family and other commitments while helping you build the knowledge and confidence universities are looking for.

✅ Prepare for nursing or midwifery degrees
✅ Gain a nationally recognised qualification
✅ Flexible study to suit your life

Find out more and apply now
👉 Full-time option: https://ow.ly/rHnv50Z2Ei6
👉 Part-time option: https://ow.ly/rHnv50Z2Ei6