Healthcare Assistant - MIU - Helston Community Hospital - Band 3

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An opportunity has arisen within a busy Minor Injury Unit at Helston 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 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 08.00-20.00, 7 days a week and shifts will include working long days.

Part time 22.5 hours per week

Visits to the MIU prior to applying are welcomed.

For further details / informal visits contact:

Name Trudy Addington

Job title Hospital Sister

Email address trudy.addington@nhs.net

Telephone number 01326 435900

Additional contact information

Matron Lynda McHale - Lynda.mchale@nhs.net

To achieve our Trust objectives, we prioritise the development of our staff. To support this, the following opportunities are available:

• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunities
• A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
• A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
• Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:

Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff

Free DBS checks where required

Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions

NHS Pension Scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Childcare vouchers

The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
We are committed to diversity and equality of employment including the employment of current and former service users.

If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.

Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644