Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 20th December 2024. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of people experiencing mental health challenges and want the flexibility of a bank role, we'd love to hear from you! We are seeking dedicated and compassionate Bank Healthcare Assistants (HCA) to join our team in providing high-quality care to patients in an inpatient mental health setting. As a Bank Healthcare Assistant (HCA), you will play a key role in delivering high-quality care across a variety of wards and departments. Supporting patients with their daily care needs and mental health recovery, ensuring their dignity and well-being. Working closely with healthcare teams to monitor patients, manage challenging behaviours, and promote independence in a safe environment.,
* To Support the delivery of care needs by carrying out assigned tasks involving direct care under the supervision of a registered nurse.
* To contribute to the evaluation of programmes of care by reporting to the clinical supervisor.
* As part of a team, provide high quality mental health care to the service users
* To promote recovery.
* To do all the above in a manner that maintains safety for all.
* To assist in service and good practice developments.
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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.
* Competitive Pay Rates: Earn at Band rates with extra flexibility.
* Variety of Settings: Gain experience across different wards
* Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the freedom to balance your career with your personal life.