Job overview
Join our nursing team for our 17 bedded ward at Stratton 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.
Posts available 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 Stratton Community Hospital, a flexible working approach is required to support Launceston Community Hospital as service needs require.
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:
- 17 bedded Community Hospital
- Outpatients Department
- Minor Injuries Department
- X-ray Department
- Physiotherapy Department
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.
Person specification
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Adaptability to cope with changing workload
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
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This advert is for Healthcare Assistant - Stratton Community Hospital with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Per Annum / Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 06 Aug 2026.
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