MIU/OPD Healthcare Assistant - St Austell MIU
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
St Austell, PL26 6AAView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
3 days leftJob description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a position within the busy Outpatient Department (OPD) and Minor Injury Unit (MIU) at St Austell Community Hosp...
The successful candidate will ideally have experience working within an Urgent Treatment Centre, Minor Injury Unit (MIU), or Outpatient Department (OPD), and have completed relevant MIU skills and triage competencies.
- Supporting MIU and OPD practitioners in the assessment, planning, delivery and evaluation of patient care.
- Undertaking a range of clinical duties, including wound care and dressings, plaster application and removal, patient observations, and assisting with triage following completion of the relevant competencies.
- Registering and booking patients into the department and ensuring accurate documentation is maintained.
- Providing a high standard of patient care and attending to patients' general needs throughout their visit.
- Delivering all care safely and effectively under the supervision of trained MIU and OPD clinicians.
- Providing administrative and clerical support to the multidisciplinary team as required to ensure the smooth running of the service.
- Contributing to a positive patient experience by maintaining a professional, compassionate and patient-centred approach at all times.
The role requires the ability to remain calm and work effectively under pressure within a busy and often unpredictable urgent care environment. A commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to undertake further training and competency-based learning are essential.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
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 5,000 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 10 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.
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential: - GCSE Maths & English or equivalent qualification / experience; - NVQ 3 in Direct Care; - Previous experience as a HCA within a hospital setting
Desirable: - Experience of working in an urgent care environment / out-patient department / ward environment
Knowledge and Abilities
Essential
- Computer literate and ability to use web-based IT programmes
- Willingness and ability to undertake further skills training, for example, wound management and plaster cast application.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
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NHS Jobs
First seen
8 October 2026
Last checked
8 October 2026
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