Community Healthcare Assistant - Redruth

NHS; Camborne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a passionate Community Healthcare Assistant in Cornwall. This role offers the chance to engage directly with patients, supporting their nursing needs in a community setting. Ideal candidates will demonstrate commitment to care, have prior experience, and possess necessary healthcare qualifications.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in care or equivalent experience required.
• Trained in Venepuncture is needed, or willingness to undergo training.
• Previous care experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Support registered nurses in providing direct care to patients.
• Travel to patient homes and manage care on-site.

Skills

Good Communication Skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Ability to work without direct supervision

Ability to cope under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification in care

Evidence of experience in care setting

Trained in Venepuncture or willingness to train

Job description

Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Community Healthcare Assistant - Redruth

The closing date is 03 July 2025

The Community Nursing Service in Cornwall is offering a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Community Health Care Assistant to join our team.The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a passion for delivering nursing care to candidates in their own homes, including those who are approaching end-of-life. The role will involve carrying out planned nursing care which may include wound care, venepuncture, catheter care, pressure area care and delivering personal care to end-of-life patients.We believe in integrated ways of working to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Previous care experience is essential. The Trust is committed to personal learning and development within community nursing.Due to the nature of the role, it is essential you are able to travel independently on a daily basis to and from the base, patient's homes and other venues around the geographical area. Mileage is paid at Agenda for Change rates and travel time between visits is incorporated into your working shift.Our Service covers 8am-10pm and includes weekends and bank holidays.

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation.

Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.

Main duties of the job

• To carry out assigned tasks while regularly working without direct supervision involving direct care to patients and carers to support the registered nurse.
• To work as a member of the community nursing team within a given geographical area.

The District Nursing Team work on a flexible rota shift system covering the period from 8am to 10pmwhich includes an on call system offering a high standard of service.

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 responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience
• Evidence of experience in care setting
• Trained in Venepuncture or willingness to undertake relevant training
• Additional relevant training in Healthcare

Skills and Aptitude

• Good Communication Skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to time restraints
• The ability to deal calmly with stress and distressing situations
• Ability to cope under pressure

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 name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Redruth Community Team, Camborne Health Office

Redruth Community Team, Camborne Health Office