Healthcare Assistant- Willow Ward, Liskeard

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

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.

Healthcare Assistants to join our nursing team for Willow Ward, a 19 bedded ward, at Liskeard Community Hospital. The 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.

The shifts the post holder would be undertaking are a range of Long day and Night duties on a rotational basis in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week. Although based at Liskeard Community Hospital, a flexible working approach is required to support other Community Hospitals with the East Locality as service needs require.

Proposed interview date: 22nd May 2024

Main duties of the job

o To assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses.o To carry out care/other duties under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Senior HealthCare Assistant.o Support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area in a manner sensitive to theindividual client's needs and wishes, always acknowledging their rights and beliefs.o 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 her. 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 to £24,336 a year Pro rata/Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-24-269

Job locations

Liskeard Community Hospital

Clemo Road

Liskeard

PL14 3XD


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
  • 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

Desirable

  • Level 2 qualification or experience in a care environment

Skills and Apptitude

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
Person Specification

Education/ Qualification

Essential

  • 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

Desirable

  • Level 2 qualification or experience in a care environment

Skills and Apptitude

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

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

Liskeard Community Hospital

Clemo Road

Liskeard

PL14 3XD


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Liskeard Community Hospital

Clemo Road

Liskeard

PL14 3XD


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Alison Carnegie

alison.carnegie2@nhs.net

01579373531

Date posted

29 April 2024

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 to £24,336 a year Pro rata/Per Annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-24-269

Job locations

Liskeard Community Hospital

Clemo Road

Liskeard

PL14 3XD


Supporting documents

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