Healthcare Assistant -Oak Ward | Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust; Liskeard; Presencial; GBP 21.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust is seeking two full-time Healthcare Assistants for Oak Ward at Liskeard Community Hospital. You will assist registered nurses and clinical staff to deliver compassionate, patient-centered care to primarily elderly patients, respecting their rights and dignity.

Shifts run day 07:30–20:00 and nights 19:30–08:00 on a rotational basis to support 24-hour nursing care 7 days a week.

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Healthcare Assistant -Oak Ward | Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Company: Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust

We are currently looking for two full time enthusiastic, highly motivated and fully committed Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team on the busy inpatient ward (Oak Ward) at Liskeard Community Hospital.

Under the supervision of a registered nurse you will contribute to the optimum delivery of patient care by assisting all clinical staff to deliver care in a manner sensitive to the individual client’s needs and wishes, whilst acknowledging and respecting their rights and beliefs at all times.

You must possess excellent communication skills, be a team player and have a genuine interest in the care of elderly patients.

The shifts are day duties from 07:30 – 20:00, Night shifts are 19:30 – 08:00. These shifts are on a rotational basis to support 24‑hour nursing care, 7 days per week.

Under the supervision of a registered nurse you will contribute to the optimum delivery of patient care by assisting all clinical staff to deliver care in a manner sensitive to the individual client’s needs and wishes, whilst acknowledging and respecting their rights and beliefs at all times.

You must possess excellent communication skills, be a team player and have a genuine interest in the care of elderly patients in particular, though our patient group can vary.

We are 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 will 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.

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

Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust

Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust

Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust