Community Healthcare Assistant - Toressa Community Nursing Team

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Saltash, Torpoint; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional NHS Trust in Saltash is seeking a motivated Community Healthcare Assistant to deliver nursing care in patients' homes. The role involves planned nursing tasks and requires a passion for patient care. Applicants must have previous care experience and be able to work independently. This position also requires travel to various locations throughout the service area. This is an excellent opportunity for dedicated care professionals.

Qualifications

• Must be able to demonstrate a passion for delivering nursing care.
• Previous care experience is essential.
• Able to travel independently to patients' homes.

Responsibilities

• Carry out assigned tasks involving direct care to patients.
• Work as a member of the community nursing team.
• Support the registered nurse in patient care.

Skills

Good Communication Skills

Excellent verbal and written skills

Ability to cope under pressure

Ability to work without direct supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience

Trained in Venepuncture or willingness to undertake relevant training

Experience in care setting

Job description

Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Community Healthcare Assistant - Toressa Community Nursing Team

The closing date is 23 September 2025

The Community Nursing Service in Cornwall is offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Community Health Care Assistant to join our team.The successful candidate must demonstrate a passion for delivering nursing care to patients in their own homes, including those who are approaching end-of-life. The role will involve carrying out planned nursing care which may include wound care, venepuncture, catheter care, pressure area care and delivering personal care to end-of-life patients.We believe in integrated ways of working to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Previous care experience is essential. The Trust is committed to personal learning and development within community nursing.Due to the nature of the role, it is essential you are able to travel independently on a daily basis to and from the base, patient\'s homes and other venues around the geographical area, which may not be accessible by public transport.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.

Main duties of the job

To carry out assigned tasks while regularly working without direct supervision involving direct care to patients and carers to support the registered nurse.

To work as a member of the community nursing team within a given geographical area.

This opportunity is working with the Toressa Community nursing team covering the East PCN. The service covers from 8am to 10pm, with staff working 7.5-hour shifts.

Please note:If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship on thegov.uk website to see if you\'re eligible before applying.

About us

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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Education

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience
• Evidence of experience in care setting
• Trained in Venepuncture or willingness to undertake relevant training
• Additional relevant training in Healthcare

Skills and Aptitude

• Good Communication Skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Ability to work without direct supervision and to time restraints
• The ability to deal calmly with stress and distressing situations
• Ability to cope under pressure

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Toressa Community Nurses

Trevol Road Torpoint/ Higher Port View Saltash

Trevol Road Torpoint/ Higher Port View Saltash