Community Nurse - North Coastal Cluster

NHS; Wadebridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Community Nurse to enhance patient care in a vibrant community. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with patients and their families, providing essential support and guidance. You will be part of a dynamic team, committed to delivering high-quality nursing care while promoting independence and self-care. The position requires a proactive approach to community health, with a focus on teamwork and ongoing professional development. If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and thrive in a community setting, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with a commitment to community care and professional development.
• Experience in patient assessment and clinical skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Admit, assess, plan, and evaluate care for patients.
• Work in partnership with patients and carers to promote informed choice.
• Act as a mentor to nursing students and support team members.

Skills

Community Nursing

Teamwork

Patient Assessment

Clinical Skills

Mentoring

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult)

Post registration Diploma

Current Professional Registration - NMC

Job description

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Successful applicants will be invited to attend Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 17th April 2025. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.

We are looking for an experienced, caring motivated Community Nurse to join our Community Nursing Team. You should possess commitment to team working and innovative delivery of excellent standards of care. You will need to be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for Community Nursing as well as a desire for ongoing professional development.

This is a permanent part time position within the North Coastal Cluster Community Nursing Team area working out of Wadebridge or Tintagel Health Offices.

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. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.

Part time hours available working on a rota system covering 7 days a week. Service hours cover 08:00 - 22:00.

Consideration of late shift hours only covering the hours of 16:00 - 22:00 will be considered and can be discussed at interview.

Main duties of the job

1. To admit to the caseload, assess, plan, agree, implement and evaluate care for patients.
2. To work in partnership with patients and carers to offer support and advice and promote informed choice, while supporting equality and valuing diversity.
3. To regularly review care delivery and documentation.
4. To participate in personalised care planning and promote self-care and independence.
5. To be competent and confident with core clinical skills (as per competency and training record).
6. To act as a formal mentor to pre-registration nursing students and preceptees.
7. To liaise with and refer to other agencies and professionals as appropriate.
8. To take full responsibility for immediate care delivery decisions.
9. To offer support, supervision, information and education to patients, relatives and carers and other team members.

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 and Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (Adult)
• Evidence of recent relevant personal professional development
• Current Professional Registration - NMC
• Hold a post registration Diploma

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.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum/ Pro Rata