Healthcare Assistant - Bodmin CATU

Cornwall Partnership; Bodmin; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin is seeking experienced Healthcare Assistants for the Bodmin CATU/SDEC Unit. The role supports elderly and rehabilitation patients, including a 24-bed unit and a day case bed for non-overnight stays.

Full-time, permanent contract with night duties 19:30–08:00 and long days 07:30–20:00 on a rotation. Working with Registered Nurses, you will provide compassionate, patient-centred care in a community hospital setting, contributing to safe,

Qualifications

• NVQ 2 in Health Care or equivalent.
• NVQ 3 in Direct Care.
• Clinical skills such as venepuncture, blood transfusion and aseptic non touch technique.
• Previous hospital experience is desirable.
• Adaptability to cope with changing workload.
• Able to organise and manage workload within previous training.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by Registered Nurses.
• Carry out care 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 with sensitivity to individual needs.
• Contribute to resource management within the clinical area.

Education

NVQ 2 in Health Care

NVQ 3 in Direct Care

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

Previous hospital experience

Adaptability to cope with changing workload

Able to competently organise and carry out designated workload

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care

• Care based on what matters to people.
• Care provided at home or close to home.
• Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

Great Organisation

• Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
• Technology enabled care.
• Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
• Safe, efficient, effective and productive.

Great People

• A place people love to work and feel valued.
• Living our values with staff (all voices count).
• Attract, grow and develop talent.
• Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.

Great Partner

• Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
• Joined-up community services.
• Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
• Reduce our impact on the environment.

At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 2nd November 2026. 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 24 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 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

Working for our organisation

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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Detailed job description and main 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 eg 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

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:

• Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
• A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.

If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.

Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment.

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