Healthcare Assistant - Stratton Community Hospital | Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a committed nurse for a 17-bedded ward at Stratton Community Hospital. The role involves delivering high standards of patient care for elderly patients, supporting both long days and nights on a rotational basis. You will assist in clinical care under the guidance of Registered Nurses and contribute to resource management in the clinical area. This position offers an opportunity to work flexibly in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Commitment to patient care and working in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to provide support in clinical care under supervision.
• Sensitivity to individual client needs and beliefs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of clinical care planned by Registered Nurses.
• Carry out care duties under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Support day-to-day care for all patients in the clinical area.

Skills

Clinical care delivery

Patient support

Resource management

Job description

Overview

Join our nursing team for our 17 bedded ward at Stratton Community Hospital. This role will require the post holder to be committed to the on-going development of the ward and multi-disciplinary team working, aiming to deliver the highest standards of patient care to our predominantly elderly patients.

Posts available undertaking a range of long days and night duties on a rotational basis in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week. Although based at Stratton Community Hospital, a flexible working approach is required to support Launceston Community Hospital as service needs require.

Purpose

• 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

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

About the Trust

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. use out services.

Supporting Documents

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

Closing Date

This advert closes on Tuesday 6 Jan 2026.