Job Description

Do you currently live on the Isles of Scilly and are passionate about providing compassionate care in your community?



Do you need flexibility in your work schedule?



St Mary's Hospital on the Isles of Scilly is currently looking for friendly, adaptable and committed Healthcare Assistants to work with the Inpatient and Community Nursing Teams.



St Mary's Hospital has a number of inpatient beds, an Outpatient Department, Community nursing team and a Minor Injury Unit providing 24-hour nurse led care with 24-hour medical expertise provided by resident GP's



Join our Bank as a Bank Healthcare Assistant (HCA) and enjoy flexible shifts, competitive pay, and the chance to make a real difference in patient care.



As a Bank Healthcare Assistant (HCA), you will provide high-quality care, helping adult patients recover from illness or surgery. You will work closely with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals

What We Offer:

Flexible Shifts:

Choose when you work - perfect for fitting around other commitments.

Competitive Pay Rates:

Earn at Band rates with extra flexibility.

Variety of Settings:

Gain experience across inpatient wards/MIU/Outpatients/Community

Work-Life Balance:

Enjoy the freedom to balance your career with your personal life.



Sponsorship is not available for this position as it does not meet the UKVI eligibility criteria for a skilled worker visa. Any applications from individuals who require sponsorship to work in the UK will therefore be declined.



To assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses.

To carry out care/other duties under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Senior Health Care Assistant.

Support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area in a manner sensitive to the individual client's needs and wishes, acknowledging their rights and beliefs at all times.

Contribute to resource management within the clinical area.



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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.



To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see 'supporting documents'.