Healthcare Assistant OPD/MIU
The closing date is 26 March 2026
Are you a compassionate, motivated Health Care Assistant looking to make a real difference in fast-paced outpatient and minor injuries settings? We're looking for someone who thrives on variety, teamwork, and delivering excellent patient care. As a valued member of our Outpatients and MIU team, you will play a key part in supporting clinicians and consultants to deliver safe, high-quality care. No two days are the same -- you may be assisting with clinics, supporting minor procedures, helping book patients in, or ensuring the smooth running of the department. You\'ll be joining a friendly, supportive team committed to delivering the best possible experience for our patients. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills across both Outpatients and Minor Injuries, with access to training and opportunities for progression.
Main duties of the job
* Assisting clinicians in the planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care
* Supporting patient flow by booking in patients and helping with general patient needs
* Ensuring clinics run efficiently and safely
* Carrying out delegated clinical tasks to a high standard
* Providing administrative support to the wider team as required
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
* Cornwall Foundation Trust
* Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
* Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
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.
Approximately 568,000 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.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
* NVQ 3 in Direct Care or equivalent qualification / experience
* Previous experience as a HCA within a hospital setting
* Experience of working in an urgent care environment / out-patient department
Knowledge and Abilities
* Computer literate and ability to use web-based IT programmes
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.
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
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