Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Healthcare Assistant - Bodmin CATU

Information:

This job is now closed

Job summary

Successful candidates will be invited to an Assessment Day on Friday 22nd September 2023 at Carew House in Bodmin. Please note this will be either a morning or afternoon session to be confirmed.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust are pleased to offer opportunities for experienced Healthcare Assistants and for those looking to start their careers in healthcare as a Care Support Assistant. We are committed to developing our staff and can offer band 2 or band 3 positions depending on your level of experience.

This role will require the post holders to be committed to the ongoing development of the wards and multi disciplinary team working, aiming to deliver the highest standards of patient care.

This position will require a cheerful and enthusiastic individual with a "can-do" attitude. In return we will support you in your career.

Full time, permanent contract undertaking a range of night duties 19:30- 08:00 hrs and long days 07:30 - 20:00 hrs on a rotational basis in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week.

Main duties of the job

Main duties of the job

  • 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 client's needs and wishes, always acknowledging their rights and beliefs.
  • Contribute to resource management within the clinical area.

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.

Details

Date posted

24 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience Per annum/Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-23-628-C

Job locations

Bodmin Community Hospital

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT


Job description

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.

Job description

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

Essential

  • Experienced in communicating with a range of people, in writing and verbally
  • NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent
  • Willingness and competency to complete the Care Certificate within set timeframe
  • Clinicalskills eg venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non touch technique

Desirable

  • Level 2 qualification or experience in a care environment
  • NVQ 3 in Direct Care

Skills & Aptitude & Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Knowledge of working in a care setting

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a care setting
  • Previous hospital experience
Person Specification

Education & Qualification

Essential

  • Experienced in communicating with a range of people, in writing and verbally
  • NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent
  • Willingness and competency to complete the Care Certificate within set timeframe
  • Clinicalskills eg venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non touch technique

Desirable

  • Level 2 qualification or experience in a care environment
  • NVQ 3 in Direct Care

Skills & Aptitude & Knowledge and Abilities

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Knowledge of working in a care setting

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in a care setting
  • Previous hospital experience

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 details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bodmin Community Hospital

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bodmin Community Hospital

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Julie Mackinnon

juliemackinnon@nhs.net

01208251528

Details

Date posted

24 August 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

Depending on experience Per annum/Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-23-628-C

Job locations

Bodmin Community Hospital

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL31 2QT


Supporting documents

Privacy notice

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)