Healthcare Assistant - Newquay Inpatients
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Healthcare Assistant - Newquay Inpatients
The closing date is 04 November 2026
Job summary
We 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.
This role will be based on Newquay Inpatients
This role will require the post holders to be committed to the ongoing development of the wards and multi disciplinary team working, aiming to deliver the highest standards of patient care.
This position will require a cheerful and enthusiastic individual with a "can-do" attitude. In return we will support you in your career.
Permanent contracts available, undertaking a range of Night duties 19:30- 08:00 and Long days 07:30 - 20:00 on a rotational basis in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week.
Proposed interview date: 10th November 2026
Main duties of the job
To assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses.
o To carry out care/other duties under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Senior Healthcare Assistant.
o Support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area in a manner sensitive to the individual client's needs and wishes, acknowledging their rights and beliefs at all times.
o Contribute to resource management within the clinical 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.
Just over 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.
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 to £27,476 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
201-26-970
Job locations
Newquay Inpatients
St Thomas Road
Newquay
TR7 1RQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the role profile and person specification for both our Band 2 Care Support Assistant and Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, please see the supporting documents section.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view the role profile and person specification for both our Band 2 Care Support Assistant and Band 3 Healthcare Assistant, please see the supporting documents section.
Person Specification
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Experienced in communicating with a range of people, in writing and verbally
- Willingness and competency to complete the Care Certificate within set timeframe
Desirable
- NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent
Skills & Aptitude
Essential
- Willing to assist and support patients, carers and staff as needed
- Ability to cope with a varied workload
- Skilled in communicating with a range of people, in writing and verbally
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of working in a care setting
Education & Qualification
Essential
- Experienced in communicating with a range of people, in writing and verbally
- Willingness and competency to complete the Care Certificate within set timeframe
Desirable
- NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent
Skills & Aptitude
Essential
- Willing to assist and support patients, carers and staff as needed
- Ability to cope with a varied workload
- Skilled in communicating with a range of people, in writing and verbally
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Knowledge of working in a care setting
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
Newquay Inpatients
St Thomas Road
Newquay
TR7 1RQ
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
Newquay Inpatients
St Thomas Road
Newquay
TR7 1RQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Ward Manager
Gemma Taylor
01637834806
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 to £27,476 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
201-26-970
Job locations
Newquay Inpatients
St Thomas Road
Newquay
TR7 1RQ
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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