Community Nurse - Arbennek Probus

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a caring and motivated Community Nurse to join their dynamic team. This part-time role emphasizes delivering excellent patient care within the community, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work independently. The successful candidate will engage in assessing, planning, and implementing patient care, promoting independence and quality of life. With a commitment to ongoing professional development and flexible working arrangements, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. If you are passionate about nursing and dedicated to improving patient outcomes, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Free DBS Checks

Retail Discounts

NHS Pension

Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Support for EU Settlement Status Applications

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration and recent professional development.
• Willingness to attain a mentoring qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in home environments.
• Work collaboratively with patients and carers, providing evidence-based care.

Skills

Community Nursing

Patient Care

Strong Communication Skills

Workload Management

Education

Registered Nurse – Adult

Current Professional Registration - NMC

Mentoring Qualification

Job description

Contract: 12 months (Fixed term maternity leave cover or Secondment considered)

Hours: Part time - 22.5 hours per week

Job ref: 201-25-207-A

Employer: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Employer type: NHS

Site: DN Team Office, Unit 5, Chenoweth Business Park

Town: Ruan High Lanes

Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 Pro Rata

Salary period: Yearly

Closing date: 30/03/2025 23:59

Employer heading

Band 5

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care

• Care based on what matters to people.
• Care provided at home or close to home.
• Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

Great Organisation

• Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
• Technology enabled care.
• Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
• Safe, efficient, effective and productive.

Great People

• A place people love to work and feel valued.
• Living our values with staff (all voices count).
• Attract, grow and develop talent.
• Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.

Great Partner

• Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
• Joined-up community services.
• Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
• Reduce our impact on the environment.

We support flexible working arrangements and workplace location flexibility to accommodate staff needs and service demands.

Note: The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may contact vulnerable service users. COVID-19 vaccination is encouraged to ensure safety.

Job overview

We are seeking a caring and motivated Community Nurse for the Probus and Roseland Community Nursing Team. The role requires a professional dedicated to team working and delivering excellent patient care, with strong communication skills and the ability to manage workload independently.

Enthusiasm for community nursing and ongoing professional development is essential. Informal chats and visits are welcome. Contact Hilary Cousins at 07768 801365 or the team at 01872 531756 or via email.

Note: This community-based role involves frequent travel across various locations, some not accessible by public transportation.

Main duties of the job

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care in their home environment, promoting independence and quality of life. Work collaboratively with patients and carers, support team leaders, and provide autonomous, evidence-based care following organizational policies.

Working for our organisation

Cornwall Foundation Trust offers community and mental health services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, aiming to improve physical and mental health, including support for dementia and learning disabilities. We are committed to supporting our staff’s development and wellbeing.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

See ‘supporting documents’ for detailed responsibilities and person specification.

Person specification

Essential criteria

• Registered Nurse – Adult
• Current Professional Registration - NMC
• Evidence of recent relevant professional development
• Mentoring qualification or willingness to attain it

We offer various development opportunities, including career planning, protected CPD time, leadership programs, coaching, clinical induction, and preceptorship.

Benefits include health and wellbeing initiatives, free DBS checks, retail discounts, NHS pension, salary sacrifice schemes, and support for EU settlement status applications.

Application closing once enough applications are received. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email. We value individuals with lived experience of health conditions and support health record checks post-employment.

For queries, contact our recruitment team at 01208 834644.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Applicant requirements

Must have appropriate UK professional registration. Post subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks.