Healthcare Assistant

To contribute to the optimum delivery of care by assisting all clinical staff and to deliver care in a manner sensitive to the individual patients' needs and wishes, acknowledging and respecting their rights and beliefs at all times.

To establish a rapport with the patient and relatives and an awareness of the individual patient needs, ensuring these are communicated to the Registered nurse.

To have a full understanding of the impact of the patient's condition on their hygiene, nutritional and mobility abilities and needs. To apply topical treatments under the supervisionof a member of trained staff.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Healthcare Assistant to join our team in the Dermatology Unit, which consists of a busy outpatient department, 3 procedure rooms and a day treatment centre.

The successful applicant will have experience in a Health Care environment and must have good verbal and written communications skills, be organised, able to respond to changing priorities, and have the ability to work under pressure.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.

The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.

The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.

We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.

Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.