Job summaryWe are currently looking for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and fully committed Health Care Assistant to cover maternity leave on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. You will join our friendly team on our 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.Proposed interview date: to be confirmedMain duties of the jobUnder 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 usWe 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 descriptionJob responsibilitiesTo view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialNVQ 2 in Health Care, or EquivalentGCSE Maths & English, or EquivalentClinicalskills eg venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non touch techniqueExperienceDesirablePrevious experience in a care settingPrevious hospital experienceSkills and AptitudeEssentialVerbal communication/language skillsComputer literateDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer nameCornwall Partnership NHS Foundation TrustAddressHelston Community HospitalMeneage RoadHelstonTR13 8DREmployer's websitehttps://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)