Healthcare Assistant - Anchor Ward Inpatients
We are pleased to offer opportunities for experienced Healthcare Assistants and for those looking to start their careers in healthcare as a Care Support Assistant. We are committed to developing our staff and can offer band 2 or band 3 positions depending on your level of experience.
This role will be based on Willow Stroke Rehabilitation Unit as Liskeard Community Hospital temporarily until March 2026. Following this date you will be permanently based on Anchor Ward, Bodmin Community Hospital. The post holder will be committed to the ongoing development of the wards and multidisciplinary team working, aiming to deliver the highest standards of patient care. A cheerful and enthusiastic attitude is essential. Permanent contracts are available, with night duties 19:30-08:00 and long days 07:30-20:00 on a rotational basis to support 24-hour nursing care, 7 days per week.
Current eligibility: This job is currently open to people who already work for NHS Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. Only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
* Cornwall Foundation Trust
* Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
* Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses. Duties include caring for patients under indirect supervision and supporting care on a day-to-day basis in a manner sensitive to individual needs and wishes. Contribute to resource management within the clinical area.
* To carry out care/other duties under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Senior Healthcare Assistant.
* Support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area, respecting rights and beliefs at all times.
About Us
We are 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, including specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation that values staff wellbeing and aims to be a great place to work and a great partner.
Details
* Date posted: 21 August 2025
* Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
* Band: Band 2
* Salary: £24,465 to £26,598 a year Pro rata
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
* Reference number: 201-25-610
* Locations: Bodmin Community Hospital, Boundary Road, Bodmin/Liskeard, PL31 2QT
Job Description and Person Specification
For the role profile and person specification for Band 2 Care Support Assistant and Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, please see the supporting documents section.
Essential Qualifications
* Experienced in communicating with a range of people, in writing and verbally
* NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent
* Willingness and competency to complete the Care Certificate within set timeframe
* Clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non-touch technique
Desirable
* Level 2 qualification or experience in a care environment
* NVQ 3 in Direct Care
Skills, Aptitude, Knowledge and Abilities
* Willing to assist and support patients, carers and staff as needed
* Ability to cope with a varied workload
* Ability to use a computer for work and training purposes
Experience
* Previous experience in a care setting
* Previous hospital experience
Disclosure
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Orders) 1975. A disclosure check will be required.
Employer details
Employer: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address: Bodmin Community Hospital, Boundary Road, Bodmin/Liskeard, PL31 2QT
Employer's website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/
Notes: This job posting reflects current details at the time of posting and may be subject to change.
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