Healthcare Assistant - Bodmin CATU

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

Job summary

An NHS healthcare provider in Cornwall seeks a full-time Healthcare Assistant for its Bodmin CATU. Responsibilities include assisting registered nurses in delivering care to elderly patients. Candidates must have an NVQ 2 in Health Care or equivalent and relevant clinical skills. The role supports 24-hour nursing care on a rotational basis. Salary ranges from £24,937 to £26,598 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurse.
• Carry out care duties under supervision to support patients.

Skills

Clinical skills (e.g., venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non-touch technique)

Adaptability to cope with changing workload

Ability to organise and carry out designated workload

Education

NVQ 2 in Health Care or Equivalent

NVQ 3 in Direct Care

Previous hospital experience

Job description

Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Bodmin CATU

The closing date is 13 November 2025

Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection day at Carew House, Bodmin on 21st November 2025. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to offer opportunities for experienced Healthcare Assistants for Bodmin CATU/SDEC Unit.

Bodmin Community Assessment and Treatment Unit has 22 beds. These provide hospital care for elderly patients and people who need rehabilitation after surgery or an illness. The unit has a day case bed for when people do not need an overnight stay.

Same day emergency care (SDEC) is one of the many ways the NHS is working to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time for patients. It aims to benefit both patients and the healthcare system by reducing waiting times and hospital admissions, where appropriate.

Full time, permanent contract undertaking a range of night duties 19:30- 08:00 hrs and long days 07:30 - 20:00 hrs 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 Nurse. To carry out care / other duties under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Senior Health Care Assistant to 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. To 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.

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 & Qualification

• NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent
• Clinical skills e.g., venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non touch technique
• NVQ 3 in Direct Care
• Previous hospital experience
• Adaptability to cope with changing workload
• Able to competently organise and carry out designated workload within scope of previous training

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 yearPer Annum/Pro Rata