Community Healthcare Assistant - Bodmin & 3 Harbours
Job summary
The Community Nursing Service in Cornwall is offering a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated and enthusiastic Community Health Care Assistant to join our team.
The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate a passion for delivering nursing care to candidates in their own homes, including those who are approaching end-of-life. The role will involve carrying out planned nursing care which may include wound care, venepuncture, catheter care, pressure area care and delivering personal care to end-of-life patients.
We believe in integrated ways of working to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Previous care experience is essential. The trust is committed to personal learning and development within community nursing with many opportunities available.
This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
Main duties of the job
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'.
- To carry out assigned tasks while regularly working without direct supervision involving direct care to patients and carers to support the registered nurse.
- To work as a member of the community nursing team within a given geographical area.
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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.
Date posted
02 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
201-25-332
Job locations
Bodmin Health Office
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
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 Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience
- GCSE Maths & English or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of experience in care setting
- Trained in Venepuncture or willingness to undertake relevant training
Desirable
- Additional relevant training in Healthcare
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to plan own workload and organise required activities
Education, Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience
- GCSE Maths & English or equivalent qualification
- Evidence of experience in care setting
- Trained in Venepuncture or willingness to undertake relevant training
Desirable
- Additional relevant training in Healthcare
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to plan own workload and organise required activities
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
Bodmin Health Office
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bodmin Health Office
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
For questions about the job, contact:
Community Nurse Team Manager
Hannah Hurst
07503184473
Date posted
02 April 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,625 to £25,674 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
201-25-332
Job locations
Bodmin Health Office
Bodmin
PL31 2QN
Supporting documents
Please view the full job description on NHS Jobs for attached documents.
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