Job summary
Successful applicants will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre at Carew House, Bodmin on 18th July 2025. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.
We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Healthcare assistant to join our nursing team on Heligan Ward at St Austell Community Hospital.
The role requires the post holder to be committed to the ongoing development of the ward and multi disciplinary team working, aiming to deliver the highest standards of patient care.
The position holder will require a cheerful 'can do' attitude. In return we will support you in your career path.
The working hours consist of a mixture of Long days 07:30 - 20:00 and Night Shifts 19:30 - 08:00 in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week.
Main duties of the job
o To assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses
o To carry out care / other duties under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Senior Health Care Assistant
o Support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area in a manner sensitive to the individual clients needs and wishes, acknowledging their rights and beliefs at all times
o Contribute to resource management within the clinical area
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Details Date posted
06 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
201-25-171-D
Job locations
St Austell Community Hospital
St Austell
PL26 6AA
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential
* GCSE Maths & English, or Equivalent
* NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent
* Clinical skills eg venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non touch technique
* Previous experience in a care setting
* Previous hospital experience
Skills/Aptitude Essential
* Computer literate
* Verbal communication/language skills
Person Specification Education, Qualifications and Relevant Experience Essential
* GCSE Maths & English, or Equivalent
* NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent
* Clinical skills eg venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non touch technique
* Previous experience in a care setting
* Previous hospital experience
Skills/Aptitude Essential
* Computer literate
* Verbal communication/language skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Austell Community Hospital
St Austell
PL26 6AA
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Austell Community Hospital
St Austell
PL26 6AA
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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