Community Nurse - Coastal

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading NHS organization is looking for a caring and motivated Community Nurse to join the Coastal Community Nursing Team. This role involves delivering exceptional nursing care in the community, requiring strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care. The successful candidate will work autonomously, managing their own workload while supporting the health and wellbeing of the local community.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse - Adult with current NMC registration.
• Willingness to work towards mentorship qualification.
• Completion of university modules or courses such as Diabetes, Research.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care for patients.
• Working in partnership with patients and carers to offer support.
• Providing evidence-based care in line with competency and guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Patient Care

Education

Registered Nurse - Adult

Current Professional Registration - NMC

Job description

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Community Nurse - Coastal

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Job summary

We have an exciting opportunity for a caring and motivated Community Nurse within the Coastal Community Nursing Team.

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking professional who wants to help us deliver exceptional nursing care in the community. A commitment to team working and providing excellence in patient care is essential, along with exceptional communication and people skills. The ability to prioritize and manage your own daily workload is required for this role.

You should demonstrate enthusiasm for community nursing and a desire for ongoing professional development.

Informal chats and visits with the team are welcomed. Please contact Andrea Trewhela, District Nurse Locality Team Leader, at 01209 881899 or [e-mail] for more information. Alternatively, contact the team directly at 01209 881899.

This is a community-based role that requires frequent travel to various locations throughout the county, including areas that may not be accessible by public transportation.

Interview date to be scheduled.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, without direct supervision, for patients, carers, and relatives within their home environment, enabling maximum independence and quality of life. Work in partnership with patients and carers to offer support and advice, promoting informed choice. Support the Community Nurse Team leader and other locality teams by working flexibly according to service needs. Work autonomously, providing effective, evidence-based care in line with your competency, training, organizational policies, procedures, and guidelines.

About us

Cornwall Foundation Trust is an NHS community and mental health provider based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve physical and mental health, and provide specialist support for dementia and learning disabilities.

We are a people-centered organization, and your role will support the health and wellbeing of the local community. Our team comprises over 4,000 staff, including doctors, nurses, therapists, admin, and support staff.

We work in people's homes, community clinics, bases, and some staff work from our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work, and a great partner.

Cornwall has a population of just over 568,000, with many visitors during holidays increasing service demand. We work closely with partners in Devon to serve the wider community.

Job responsibilities

For detailed job description and person specification, including main responsibilities, please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications, and Relevant Experience

• Registered Nurse - Adult
• Current Professional Registration - NMC
• Willingness to work towards mentorship qualification and attend updates if not already qualified

Evidence of recent further development/learning

• Completion of university modules or courses such as Diabetes, Research, etc.
• Interest in gaining District Nurse Apprenticeship

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to assess any previous criminal convictions.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £29,970 to £36,483 per year (Pro Rata/Per annum)