Job summary
NHS CORNWALL & THE ISLES OF SCILLY (CIOS) ONLY - This vacancy is only open to applicants currently employed with the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board.
If you are looking to join a busy and motivated team who are committed to excellence, in both the services we provide our patients and the support we give our staff, then we want to hear from you.Wheal Coates is a 20 bed inpatient Head and Neck / Vascular ward. The ward provides care to patients whose condition requires ENT, Maxillofacial, Ophthalmic and Vascular surgical or medical intervention, both electively and as an emergency. We have a very supportive multi professional team and you will be supported to achieve best patient outcomes.Opportunities have arisen for Healthcare Support Workers who are energetic, forward thinking flexible and self-motivated individuals to join our team.This post involves a variety of nights, weekdays and weekend shifts. The post holder must be able to work in a team and autonomously when required, and be committed to delivering care of a high standard to our patients. Experience in an acute healthcare setting would be an advantage.You must have excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn and undertake new skills.
Main duties of the job
Working in the NHS is not all about making other people richer or doing meaningless, boring and unrewarding jobs - it's real work with real people. It takes flexibility, commitment and compassion, but in return we can offer you a rewarding career where you can really make a difference.
With strong team working skills, you will be able to demonstrate the values that are important to us, communicating well with both colleagues and patients. We are open to your ideas for how to improve the services we offer; without compromising on quality and always treating patients and team-mates with respect and dignity.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Details
Date posted
26 August 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
156-7372936
Job locations
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
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