Healthcare Assistant Heligan Ward

NHS; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health provider seeks a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant for Heligan Ward at St Austell Community Hospital. The role involves assisting in patient care and supporting the nursing team, requiring relevant qualifications and a cheerful attitude to deliver high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Experienced in a care setting and/or hospital.
• Skills in venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic technique.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical skills

Education

GCSE Maths & English or Equivalent

NVQ 2 in Health Care or Equivalent

Job description

Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant Heligan Ward

The closing date is 06 July 2025

Successful applicants will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre at Carew House, Bodmin on 18th July 2025. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.

We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Healthcare assistant to join our nursing team on Heligan Ward at St Austell Community Hospital.

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

The position 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 07:30 - 20:00 and Night Shifts 19:30 - 08:00 in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week.

Main duties of the job

o To assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses

o To carry out care / other duties under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Senior Health Care Assistant

o 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

o 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.

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.

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

£24,625 to £25,674 a yearPer Annum / Pro Rata