Healthcare Assistant – Trauma Unit(UK Visa Sponsorship)

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Uk
February 14, 2026
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking compassionate and motivated Healthcare Assistants to join our Trauma 2 Unit at Royal Cornwall Hospitals. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, supporting patients to feel their best, and contributing positively to a team.

Healthcare Assistants are vital members of the clinical team, providing hands-on care, supporting patients with daily activities, and helping deliver excellent patient experiences.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a real difference every day, leaving each shift with a sense of pride and accomplishment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist patients with personal care, including hygiene, mobility, and feeding, in accordance with Trust protocols.
  • Support clinical staff in delivering care to trauma patients, ensuring safety, dignity, and comfort.
  • Record vital signs and perform routine clinical tasks such as 12-lead ECGs.
  • Participate in the multidisciplinary team, communicating effectively with colleagues, patients, and families.
  • Contribute ideas to improve patient care and ward processes while adhering to clinical standards.
  • Comply with all health and safety policies, safeguarding guidelines, and Trust protocols.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential:

  • Minimum of 5 GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Maths.
  • NVQ Level 3 in acute care or working towards this qualification.
  • Previous experience in a healthcare setting, providing direct patient care.
  • Basic numeracy, literacy, and clinical recording skills.

Desirable:

  • Experience in an acute hospital environment.
  • Cannulation skills.

Training & Compliance:

  • Identity, professional registration, employment history, and reference checks.
  • Occupational Health clearance.
  • Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check)
  • Right to work in the UK; sponsorship may be available but is not guaranteed (UK Skilled Worker Visa).

Why Work with Us?

Be part of a highly respected NHS Trust serving 500,000+ people across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.

Opportunities to work alongside clinical experts, including University partners such as University of Exeter Medical School
and University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery

  • Access to learning and development opportunities, including research, innovation, and career progression.
  • Benefits include pension, life assurance, childcare support, and flexible working options (NHS Flexible Working Guidance)
  • Work in a non-smoking, inclusive, and supportive environment, committed to diversity and equal opportunity.

About Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

The Trust is a teaching hospital and a research-active organisation, continually advancing patient care and clinical services. Key highlights include:

  • The Knowledge Spa, providing ongoing education and professional development for clinical and non-clinical staff.
  • Strong research links via the South West Clinical School
    .
  • Recognition through multiple awards, including Veteran Aware, Disability Confident Leader, and Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award.

Safeguarding & Legal Compliance

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, requiring a DBS check. Candidates must ensure full and accurate disclosure of criminal convictions and immigration status.

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