Healthcare Assistant - Liskeard-Looe Community Nurse Team

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Looe Mills; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization is seeking a Healthcare Assistant to join their team in Liskeard-Looe. The role involves providing direct nursing care to patients in their homes, requiring a passion for healthcare and previous experience. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and the ability to work flexible hours within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Mileage reimbursement at agenda for change rates

Flexible shift system

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience.
• Evidence of experience in care setting.
• Additional training in healthcare is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned tasks for direct care to patients.
• Work as part of the community nursing team in a flexible rota.
• Assist in service and good practice developments.

Skills

Calmly handle stress and distressing situations

Work without direct supervision

Flexible attitude

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification in care

Experience in a care setting

Additional relevant training in Healthcare

Job description

Healthcare Assistant - Liskeard-Looe Community Nurse Team

The closing date is 23 November 2025

This job is currently 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.

The Community Nursing Service in Liskeard and Looe are offering a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Community Health Care Assistant to join our service. You must be able to demonstrate a passion for delivering nursing care to adults in their own homes, including those who are approaching end-of-life. The role will involve carrying out planned nursing care which may include wound care, venepuncture, catheter care, and pressure area care.

We believe in integrated ways of working to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Previous care experience is essential. The trust is committed to personal learning and development within Community Nursing with many opportunities available.

Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently on a daily basis to and from the base, patients' homes and other venues around the geographical area. Mileage is paid at agenda for change rates and travel time between visits is incorporated into your working shift.

Main duties of the job

To carry out assigned tasks while regularly working without direct supervision involving direct care to patients and carers to support the registered nurse.

Working as a member of the community nursing team within a given geographical area. The District Nursing Team work on a flexible rota shift system covering the period from 0800 - 2200 hours which includes an on call system offering a high standard of service.

As part of a team, provide high quality care to patients, promoting recovery in a manner that maintains safety for all. The post holder will assist in service and good practice developments.

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/Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience
• Evidence of experience in care setting
• Additional relevant training in Healthcare

Skills and Aptitude

• The ability to deal calmly with stress and distressing situations.
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to time restraints
• Flexible in attitude and willing to support in other teams when required

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