Employer: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Location: Royal Cornwall Hospital Trust, Enhanced Perioperative Care Unit, Truro, TR1 3LJ
Job Type: Full-Time (37.5 hours per week) or Part-Time
Job Summary
The Enhanced Perioperative Care Unit (EPOC) at Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is seeking dedicated Healthcare Support Workers / Healthcare Assistants. This is your opportunity to join an amazing nursing team where patient care is central to everything we do. You’ll work closely with patients undergoing post-operative surgical care, providing enhanced care for higher-risk elective surgery patients in a 7-bed unit. Our goal is to deliver the highest quality care and patient experience, supported by a multidisciplinary team that includes a ward-based therapy team.
Main Duties of the Job
- Support the professional and personal development of patients and staff by working as part of a dynamic team.
- Provide care in collaboration with the Emergency Department and the Same Day Medical Assessment Unit, with potential for rotational posts within the specialty.
- Deliver high standards of patient care, ensuring that each patient’s experience is of the highest quality from admission through to recovery.
- Actively engage in ongoing training and development, including access to Trainee Nurse Associate courses and various emergency medical specialty courses.
- Work autonomously when necessary, and contribute to a positive team spirit that recognises and celebrates achievements.
Skills and Qualifications
- GCSE (C or above) in Maths and English, or equivalent.
- Care Certificate, or willingness to work towards obtaining it.
- Previous NHS experience or experience in an acute hospital setting.
Desirable Skills and Qualifications
- Willingness to pursue NVQ Level 2 in “Direct Care,” “Health,” or “Health and Social Care.”
Communication and Experience
- Ability to communicate accurately and effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Good computer literacy.
- Experience working under pressure and in high-demand environments.
- Ability to prioritise tasks to ensure patient safety.
About Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
As the largest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust operates across three main sites: Royal Cornwall Hospital (Truro), St. Michael’s Hospital (Hayle), and West Cornwall Hospital (Penzance). With a staff of over 6,258, the Trust provides a wide range of services, including acute emergency care, elective services, primary care direct access, and obstetric services to a population of approximately 407,000.
Visa Sponsorship
- Applications from candidates requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome and will be considered alongside other applications.
- Applicants for Skilled Worker Visa must present a criminal record certificate for any country where they have resided for 12 months or more in the past 10 years.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This role is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Application Process
To apply, please submit your application before the closing date. Note that the Trust reserves the right to close the vacancy early if a high number of applications are received, so early application is encouraged.
Reference number: 156-6601890
