Healthcare Assistant - Anchor Ward Inpatients

NHS; Liskeard, Bodmin; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization based in Liskeard is seeking enthusiastic Healthcare Assistants for permanent positions. This role involves assisting in the delivery of clinical care and supporting patients in a sensitive manner. Candidates should have NVQ qualifications in health care and be willing to complete the Care Certificate. The organization offers a supportive work environment and competitive salary, along with the chance to develop your career in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Experienced in communicating with a range of people, in writing and verbally.
• Willingness and competency to complete the Care Certificate within set timeframe.
• Clinical skills such as venepuncture, blood transfusion, and aseptic non-touch technique.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of clinical care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Support day-to-day care for all patients in a sensitive manner.
• Contribute to resource management within the clinical area.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to assist patients

Computer proficiency

Knowledge of care setting

Education

NVQ 2 in Health Care or Equivalent

Level 2 qualification or experience in a care environment

NVQ 3 in Direct Care

Job description

Overview

Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

The closing date is 16 October 2025

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.

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
• Clinicalskills eg venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non touch technique
• 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
• Knowledge of working in a care setting

Experience

• 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

£24,465 to £26,598 a year