Job summary An opportunity has arisen for an HCA to join Trelawny Outpatients at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. The applicant must have excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn and undertake new skills. If you are looking for an exciting challenge and want to be part of a great innovative team, then why not join Trelawny Outpatients We are seeking applications who have the ability and determination to learn and to gain new skills /competencies and who are motivated to develop the highest standards of care and committed to continuous improvement and development. We have Practice educators in place to provide support and guidance to all our staff for training and development. This is a part time post at 19 hours per week - weekday only. Main duties of the job To contribute to the optimum delivery of care for all patients by assisting all healthcare and clinical staff to meet the needs for this group of patients. To ensure that privacy and dignity is respected at all times. To have a good understanding of the complex needs of this group of patients. To assist the team in providing an excellent service at all times by ensuring a good knowledge of the patient and service requirements. To perform necessary tests for our patients, to include, ECG, bloods, and any other relevant clinical skill. To establish a rapport with the patient and relatives and an awareness of the individual patient needs, ensuring these are communicated to the Registered nurse. To have full understanding of the impact of the patient's condition on their hygiene, nutritional and mobility abilities and needs. To assist patients, where necessary by the use of appropriate aids/appliance, to achieve physical comfort. This will involve the safe moving and handling of patients to varying degrees dependant on their condition and care needs. About us Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise. Date posted 24 February 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 156-6983424 Job locations RCHT Treliske hospital, Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side. To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following: Identity Checks Professional registration and qualification checks Employment history and reference checks Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation We reserve the right to close this advert early. We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths & English Or Equivalent NVQ 2 in Health care or Equivalent Desirable NVQ Level 3 Experience Essential Previous experience in a care setting Previous Hospital experience Desirable Previous experience in outpatient setting Skills Essential Clinical Skills e.g Venepuncture, ECG, Spirometry, Aseptic non touch technique etc Computer literate Competent in English language - Written and verbal Desirable Wound Care Person Specification Qualifications Essential GCSE Maths & English Or Equivalent NVQ 2 in Health care or Equivalent Desirable NVQ Level 3 Experience Essential Previous experience in a care setting Previous Hospital experience Desirable Previous experience in outpatient setting Skills Essential Clinical Skills e.g Venepuncture, ECG, Spirometry, Aseptic non touch technique etc Computer literate Competent in English language - Written and verbal Desirable Wound Care 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address RCHT Treliske hospital, Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)