Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Healthcare Assistant working within the Minor Injury Unit at Stratton Hospital.

This is a post requiring the successful candidate to carry out minor injury treatments such as dressings, plastering, general observations and triage with flexibility to work in the out-patients department as required.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a HCA within a hospital setting. Experience of working in an urgent care environment desirable. An ability to work under pressure in an emergency setting and a willingness to undertake further skills training is essential.

The MIU is open from , 7 days a week.

Visits to the MIU prior to applying are welcomed.

Main duties of the job

• Support and monitor patients during infusions and transfusions under the direct supervision of a registered nurse / paramedic
• Undertake dressings under the direction of a trained nurse / paramedic
• Prepare and maintain environments and equipment before, during and after patient care interventions
• Assist other clinicians whilst patients undergo treatment / procedures
• Assist in raising awareness of health and well-being and how it can be promoted
• Give accurate and appropriate information to patients within own competence

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.

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Person Specification

Education

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Experience

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Knowledge and Abilities

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