Healthcare Assistant MIU - Bodmin Community Hospital
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Healthcare Assistant MIU - Bodmin Community Hospital
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
An opportunity has arisen within a busy Minor Injury Unit at Bodmin Community Hospital. This post requires the successful candidate to carry out minor injury treatments such as triage, dressings, plastering, general observations.
The ideal candidate will have experience as a HCA within a hospital setting. Experience of working in an urgent care environment is desirable but training will be given. An ability to work under pressure in an emergency setting and a willingness to undertake further skills training is essential. This post also has administrative elements.
The MIU is open from 8am - 10pm and the shifts will include working long days.
Main duties of the job
The provision of assistance to the MIU trained staff within the minor injury unit in clinical triage, planning delivering and evaluating care, attending to patient's general needs in the MIU. All interventions will be carried out to a high standard under the supervision of the MIU Practitioners and Advanced Clinical Practitioners
To provide A&C support as needed to members of the team.
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.
Just over 532,000 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.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
201-26-979
Job locations
Bodmin Community Hospital
Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
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 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
- GCSE Maths & English or equivalent qualification / experience
- NVQ 3 in Direct Care or equivalent qualification / experience
- Previous experience as a HCA within a hospital setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in an urgent care environment / out-patient department
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate and ability to use web-based IT programmes
- Willingness and ability to undertake further skills training
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- GCSE Maths & English or equivalent qualification / experience
- NVQ 3 in Direct Care or equivalent qualification / experience
- Previous experience as a HCA within a hospital setting
Desirable
- Experience of working in an urgent care environment / out-patient department
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate and ability to use web-based IT programmes
- Willingness and ability to undertake further skills training
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 Community Hospital
Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Bodmin Community Hospital
Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
MIU Lead
Laura Inniss
01208251577
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
201-26-979
Job locations
Bodmin Community Hospital
Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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