Community Nurse - 9-Month Contract, Home Visits

CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Stratton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is seeking a caring, motivated community nurse for a fixed-term maternity cover post based at Stratton Hospital, covering Bude and nearby areas. The role requires autonomous practice, collaboration with GPs, therapists, and voluntary sectors, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

The post involves home visits, travel across the county, and shift patterns from 08:00–16:00 or 14:00–22:00 with induction and clinical supervision provided.

Qualifications

• Autonomous practitioner capable of working with minimal supervision.
• Commitment to team working and collaboration with multiple care partners.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.
• Ability to assess and plan care in community settings.

Responsibilities

• Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care in patients' homes.
• Work in partnership with patients and carers to promote informed choices.
• Provide evidence-based care autonomously within policies and guidelines.
• Support locality teams and adapt to service provision needs.

Skills

Autonomous practitioner

Team working

Professional development

Care planning

Job description

CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST is seeking a caring, motivated community nurse for a fixed-term maternity cover post based at Stratton Hospital, covering Bude and nearby areas. The role requires autonomous practice, collaboration with GPs, therapists, and voluntary sectors, and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

The post involves home visits, travel across the county, and shift patterns from 08:00–16:00 or 14:00–22:00 with induction and clinical supervision provided.