Healthcare Assistant - Anchor Ward Inpatients

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Liskeard, Bodmin; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A community healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking a Healthcare Assistant for their Anchor Ward Inpatients. The role includes delivering clinical care and supporting patients with various needs. Applicants must be current NHS employees in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly and possess an NVQ 2 in Health Care or equivalent. This position offers a permanent contract with rotational night and long-day shifts to maintain 24-hour care. Opportunities for career development within the organization are also available.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced in communicating with a range of people, in writing and verbally.
• Willingness and competency to complete the Care Certificate within set timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of clinical care under supervision.
• Support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to cope with a varied workload

Computer literacy

Knowledge of working in a care setting

Education

NVQ 2 in Health Care or Equivalent

Level 2 qualification or experience in a care environment

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Anchor Ward Inpatients

The closing date is 15 January 2026

Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection day at Carew House, Bodmin on 23rd January 2026. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.

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.

This role will require the post holders to be committed to the ongoing development of the wards and multi disciplinary team working, aiming to deliver the highest standards of patient care.

This position will require a cheerful and enthusiastic individual with a "can-do" attitude. In return we will support you in your career.

Permanent contracts available, undertaking a range of Night duties 19:30-08:00 and Long days 07:30-20:00 on a rotational basis in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week.

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 Healthcare 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.

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.

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.

Just over 532,000 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 the role profile and person specification for both our Band 2 Care Support Assistant and Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, please see the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

Education & Qualification

• 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
• Level 2 qualification or experience in a care environment

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
• Knowledge of working in a care setting

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