Healthcare Assistant Heligan Ward

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

Job summary

A leading NHS community and mental health provider in Cornwall seeks a Band 3 Healthcare Assistant for Heligan Ward at St Austell Community Hospital. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing patient-centered care and will work collaboratively with the nursing team. This role offers both full-time and part-time opportunities, with a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Supportive career path development

Working with a dedicated team

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting required.
• Computer literacy and verbal communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical care delivery under supervision.
• Support patients' day-to-day needs sensitively.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ 2 in Health Care

Job description

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Job Summary

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.

Job Summary

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

• 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
  
  

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.

Details

Date posted

06 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

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

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-25-171-D

Job locations

St Austell Community Hospital

St Austell

PL26 6AA

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job Description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Essential

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
  
  

Skills/Aptitude

Essential

• Computer literate
• Verbal communication/language skills
  
  

Person Specification

Essential

• Computer literate
• Verbal communication/language skills
  
  

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 details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Austell Community Hospital

St Austell

PL26 6AA

Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

St Austell Community Hospital

St Austell

PL26 6AA

Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals

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