Health Care Assistant - St Mary's Hospital

Job summary

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply: o Cornwall Foundation Trust o Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust o Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

We are looking to recruit a Band 3 Health Care Assistant to join our nursing team at St Mary's Hospital on the Isles of Scilly.

The role requires the post-holder to be committed to the ongoing development of the ward and multi disciplinary team working, aiming to deliver the highest standards of patient care.

The post- holder will require a cheerful 'can do' attitude. In return we will support you in your career path.

The working hours consist of a mixture of long days and night shifts in order to support 24-hour nursing care, 7 days a week.

An Island Living Allowance of 5% of the salary is payable to the successful candidate resident on the island. Single person accommodation may be available.

Please note: If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.

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 Health Care Assistant

o 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

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.

The Isles of Scilly comprises of 20 small islands, and a hundred small rocky outcrops. Five of the islands are inhabited, with St Mary's Hospital being situated on the largest island. We have a unique culture and way of life, low crime rates, a beautiful environment and a much slower pace of life. There is a resident population of 2,500 people, rising to 8,000 in the summer due to the influx of tourists.