Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) is excited to offer opportunities for Health Care Assistants within our inpatient community hospital settings.

CFT provides a range of physical and mental health services to children and adults across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly and we are seeking individuals with a passion for care who will relish the opportunity to showcase their caring approach and desire to help support our patients through their treatment and recovery pathway.

We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic and clinically capable healthcare assistants to join our teams, working in our Community Hospitals across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

We have posts in all areas across the County and offer flexible working hours so you can pick and choose your shifts as they become available.

If you feel you have the drive and attributes we are seeking and share our passion, apply now and begin your new journey with us today.

Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet the UKVI eligibility criteria for a skilled worker visa.

Any applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK will therefore be declined.

Main duties of the job

• To assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses.
• To carry out care / other duties under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and / or Senior Health Care Assistant.
• Support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area in a manner sensitive to the individual client's needs and wishes, acknowledging their rights and beliefs at all times.
• 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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.

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

Essential

• GCSE Maths & English, or Equivalent
• NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent
• Clinical skills eg venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non touch technique

Experience

Essential

• Previous hospital experience
• Previous experience in a care setting

Last updated : 2024-06-03