Health Care Assistant - St Mary's Hospital

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A community and mental health provider Trust is seeking a Health Care Assistant to join the nursing team at St Mary's Hospital, Scilly Isles. The role involves supporting patient care and working under the guidance of Registered Nurses. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and a positive attitude. Benefits include an Island Living Allowance and potential accommodation. This position is only open to current NHS employees in Cornwall or Scilly Isles.

Benefits

Island Living Allowance of 5%

Single person accommodation may be available

Qualifications

• Commitment to the ongoing development of the ward and multidisciplinary team working.
• Cheerful 'can do' attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of clinical care planned by Registered Nurses.
• Carry out care under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Senior Health Care Assistant.
• Support care for all patients in a sensitive manner.

Skills

Clinical skills (e.g., venepuncture, blood transfusion)

Previous experience in a care setting

Previous hospital experience

Education

GCSE Maths & English, or Equivalent

NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent

Job description

Health Care Assistant - St Mary's Hospital

The closing date is 10 December 2025

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so 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.

We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our nursing team at St Mary’s Hospital on the Isles of Scilly.

The role requires the post‑holder to be committed to the ongoing development of the ward and multidisciplinary team working, aiming to deliver the highest standards of patient care.

The post‑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 and night shifts in order to support 24‑hour nursing care, 7 days a week.

An Island Living Allowance of 5% of the salary is payable to the successful candidate resident on the island. Single person accommodation may be available.

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

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 clients 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.

The Isles of Scilly comprises 20 small islands, and a hundred small rocky outcrops. Five of the islands are inhabited, with St Mary’s Hospital being situated on the largest island. We have a unique culture and way of life, low crime rates, a beautiful environment and a much slower pace of life. There is a resident population of 2,500 people, rising to 8,000 in the summer due to the influx of tourists.

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

• 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

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

£24,937 to £26,598 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata