Healthcare Assistant MIU/OPD Launceston, England
Job description
We are looking for a highly motivated healthcare assistant to join our busy, professional MIU team. The post requires the successful candidate to carry out minor injury treatments such as dressings, plastering, general observations and triage. You will be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm and ability for ongoing professional development as the successful completion of in-house training is an essential requirement of the role. You may also be required to work within the outpatient clinic area to support clinics
Successful candidate will have a minimum of 2 years 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.
Shifts may include to work long day
This is a full time post at 37.5 hpw.
The post requires the successful candidate to carry out minor injury treatments such as dressings, plastering, general observations and triage. You will be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm and ability for ongoing professional development as the successful completion of in-house training is an essential requirement of the role. You may also be required to work within the outpatient clinic area to support clinics
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.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
