Healthcare Assistant- St Mary's Hospital

6 months ago


Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

St Mary's Hospital on Isles of Scilly is currently looking for a friendly, adaptable and committed Healthcare Assistant to work with the Inpatient, MIU and Community Nursing Teams.

St Mary’s Hospital has 10 inpatient beds, an Outpatient Department, day hospital and a Minor Injury Unit providing 24-hour nurse-led care with 24-hour medical expertise provided by 3 resident GP's. The service also runs a community nursing service providing community nursing cover to people on the islands.

This post is part-time working 22½ hours a week and will include day & night duties and weekends. An Island Living Allowance of 5% of the salary will be paid to any successful applicant resident on the island. The role offers opportunities for personal and professional development.

The Isles of Scilly comprises 20 small islands, and a hundred small rocky outcrops, situated off the South West coast of Cornwall. 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.

If you love the outdoors, the natural environment and are looking for a more relaxed way of life then this could be the place for you.

Accommodation is available with this post

**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 Assistant Practitioner
- 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**:

- 10 bedded Community Hospital
- Outpatients Department
- Minor Injuries Department
- X-ray Department
- Physiotherapy Department
- Community Nursing service
- Day Hospital for infusions

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’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.

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.



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