About this role
Job summary
Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 24 July 2026. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.
We are currently looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated and fully committed Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team on the busy inpatient ward at Helston Community Hospital.
Under the supervision of a registered nurse you will contribute to the optimum delivery of patient care by assisting all clinical staff to deliver care in a manner sensitive to the individual client's needs and wishes, whilst acknowledging and respecting their rights and beliefs at all times.
You must possess excellent communication skills, be a team player and have a genuine interest in the care of elderly patients.
The shifts are day duties from 07:30 - 20:00, or 07.30-15:30 and 12:00- 20:00. Night shifts are19:30 - 08:00. These shifts are on a rotational basis to support 24-hour nursing care, 7 days per week.
Main duties of the job
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.
Under the supervision of a registered nurse you will contribute to the optimum delivery of patient care by assisting all clinical staff to deliver care in a manner sensitive to the individual client's needs and wishes, whilst acknowledging and respecting their rights and beliefs at all times.
You must possess excellent communication skills, be a team player and have a genuine interest in the care of elderly patients.
About us
We are 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 will 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.
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 and Qualifications Essential
NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent GCSE Maths & English, or Equivalent Clinical skills eg venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non touch technique
Desirable
NVQ 3 in Direct Care
Experience Essential
Previous experience in a care setting Previous hospital experience
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Computer literate
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 Helston Community Hospital
Meneage Road
Helston
TR13 8DR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)