Autonomous Community Nurse – Home Visits & Team Impact

CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Lane End; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a community nurse to join a friendly, professional team. The role focuses on home-based assessments, planning and evaluation of care, promoting independence, and working with patients and carers to support informed choices.

Experienced applicants and final-year students due to qualify this year are welcome. The post involves travel across Bodmin, Par, Lostwithiel and nearby areas, with flexible shift patterns to cover 0800-1600 and 1400-2200.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse with current NMC registration.
• Commitment to community-based care and patient-centred practice.
• Willingness to travel within Cornwall and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in patients' homes with minimal supervision.
• Promote independence and quality of life for patients and carers.
• Collaborate with patients, carers and professionals to support informed choices.
• Work autonomously within policy, training records and guidelines.
• Provide flexible support to locality teams and adapt to service needs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomous practice

Team collaboration

Travel-ready

Education

Registered nurse (NMC)

Community health experience (desirable)

Job description

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a community nurse to join a friendly, professional team. The role focuses on home-based assessments, planning and evaluation of care, promoting independence, and working with patients and carers to support informed choices.

Experienced applicants and final-year students due to qualify this year are welcome. The post involves travel across Bodmin, Par, Lostwithiel and nearby areas, with flexible shift patterns to cover 0800-1600 and 1400-2200.