Healthcare Assistant

3 months ago

Newquay, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

Successful applicants will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre at Carew House, Bodmin on 18th October 2024. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.

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 at Newquay 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.

Main duties of the job

This role is an entry level post within Cornwall Foundation Trust for colleagues developing into future Healthcare Assistant aligned post holder will be required to:

Assess and support patients with personal care needs

Undertaking clinical observations

General social interaction with patients, talking, observing and escalating concerns

Supporting patients with meals including preparation and serviceAssisting patients with personal care

Support wider team with domestic and housekeeping dutiesMeeting and greeting

Carrying out and supporting with other duties our trained and experienced staff need completing

To report any concerns or issues to the manager in charge

Documenting support and care on computer notes

To make or receive telephones calls

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 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, Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

Experience in communicating with a range of people verbally and writing Willingness and competency to complete the Care Certificate within a 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 Aptitude

Essential

Willing to assist and support patients, carers and staff as needed Ability to cope with a varied workload

Knowledge and abilities

Essential

Ability to use a computer for work and training purposes

Desirable

Knowledge of working in a care setting

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