Job Description

Band 3

Main area

Mental Health Healthcare Assistant

Grade

Band 3

Contract

12 months (Fixed term contract or Secondment Opportunity until 31st January 2027)

Hours

Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Three week days (to negotiate) 9am to 5pm)

Job ref

201-25-886

Site

Banham House

Town

Bodmin

Salary

24,937 - 26,598 Per Annum

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

10/12/2025 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care


Care based on what matters to people.*
Care provided at home or close to home.*
Improvement through learning, research and innovation.*
Prevention and alternatives to hospital.*

Great Organisation


Buildings that support health and wellbeing.*
Technology enabled care.*
Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.*
Safe, efficient, effective and productive.*

Great People


A place people love to work and feel valued.*
Living our values with staff (all voices count).*
Attract, grow and develop talent.*
Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.*

Great Partner


Encourage and enable effective partnerships.*
Joined-up community services.*
Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.*
Reduce our impact on the environment.*


At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? This is an exciting opportunity for an

energetic and enthusiastic individual

to join our

Dementia & Older People Mental Health (DOPMH) team

, supporting individuals with a dementia diagnosis or a functional mental health illness.



As a

Healthcare Assistant (HCA)

, you will work closely with our

multi-disciplinary team (MDT)

, which includes a Consultant Psychiatrist, Community Psychiatric Nurses (CPNs), Memory Assessment Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Dementia Liaison Nurse, Psychologist, and the Primary Care Dementia Team.

What we're looking for:

A caring, compassionate approach and excellent communication skills. Ability to work as part of a team and independently in the community. Previous experience in healthcare or mental health support is desirable but not essential - full training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

What you'll do:

Support patients and their carers in the community, either in their own home or in a care setting. Deliver

time-specific, care-planned contact

alongside the patient's care coordinator. Provide a range of services, including

practical and emotional support

, as outlined in individual care plans. Work collaboratively with the MDT to ensure high-quality, person-centred care

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.

Working for our organisation

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.



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 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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For full information of the roles and responsibilities of this role, please see the attached job description and person specification.

Person specification

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Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential criteria

NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience GCSE Maths & English or equivalent qualification #

Skills and Aptitude

Essential criteria

Ability to communicate with a wide range of professionals from various settings Able to own problems and get involved in the solutions IT literacy

Desirable criteria

Working within a community setting in either the statutory or voluntary sector

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:


Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:


Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.



Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.



If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.



Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644