About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a full time (37.5 hpw) Healthcare assistant to join our nursing team for our 25 bedded Oak ward at Liskeard 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.
The post will involve 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 Liskeard Community Hospital, a flexible working approach is required to support other Community Hospital as service needs require.
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:
Cornwall Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust 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.
Main duties of the job
The purpose of the post is:
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 of the post are:
25 bedded Community Hospital Outpatients Department Minor Injuries Department X-ray Department Physiotherapy Department
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 5,000 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 10 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Job description Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and experience Essential
NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent Clinical skills eg venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non touch technique Previous experience in a care setting Previous hospital experience
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Adaptability to cope with changing workload
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
PL143XD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)