Healthcare Assistant

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the UK is looking for full-time Healthcare Assistants to support elderly patients at Stratton Community Hospital. The role involves assisting in delivering high-quality care and working closely with nurses. Suitable candidates may have experience in care or be starting their healthcare career. Flexible shift patterns will be required, with an emphasis on compassionate support and working as part of a team. Salary ranges from £24,465 to £26,598 per annum.

Qualifications

• Experience in communicating effectively in writing and verbally.
• Willingness to complete the Care Certificate within set timeframe.
• Willingness to undertake further training for progression.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering clinical care under supervision.
• Support patients on a day-to-day basis according to their needs.
• Contribute to resource management within the clinical area.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to cope with varied workload

Computer proficiency

Knowledge of working in care setting

Education

Level 2 qualification or experience in care

Job description

Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Stratton Community Hospital

The closing date is 01 February 2026

We have two full-time Healthcare Assistant maternity cover posts available to join our welcoming nursing team on our 17-bedded ward at Stratton Community Hospital.

This is a varied and rewarding role, supporting the delivery of high-quality, compassionate care to our predominantly elderly patients. You will work closely with nurses and the wider multidisciplinary team, playing a key role in supporting patient recovery, independence and wellbeing in a community hospital setting.

These posts offer a great development opportunity. Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes applications from experienced Healthcare Assistants as well as those looking to start their careers in healthcare as Care Support Assistants. We are committed to developing our staff and can offer Band 2 or Band 3 positions depending on your level of experience.

The roles involve working a mixture of day and night shifts on a rotational basis to support 24-hour nursing care, seven days a week. While the main base is Stratton Community Hospital, flexibility is required to support Launceston Community Hospital in line with service needs.

If you are caring, motivated and keen to develop your skills within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

The purpose of the post is:

• 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

Key Dimensions of the post are:

• 17 bedded Community Hospital
• Outpatients Department
• Minor Injuries Department
• X-ray Department
• Physiotherapy Department

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.

Just over 532,000 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 the role profile and person specification for both our band 2 Care Support Assistant and Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, please see the supporting documents section.

Person Specification

Education Qualification

• Experienced in communicating with a range of people, in writing and verbally
• Willingness and competency to complete the Care Certificate within set timeframe
• Willingness and competency to complete further training for progression to Healthcare Assistant within agreed timeframe
• Level 2 qualification or experience in a care environment

Skills, Apptitude, Knowledge and Abilities

• Willing to assist and support patients, carers and staff as needed
• Ability to cope with a varied workload
• Ability to use a computer for work and training purposes
• Knowledge of working in a care setting

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

£24,465 to £26,598 a year Per annum / Pro rata