Community Nurse - Toressa Community Nursing Team

NHS; Saltash, Torpoint; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust in Cornwall is seeking a motivated and caring Community Nurse for the Toressa Community Nursing Team. The role requires independent assessment and management of patient care in their homes, emphasizing person-centered healthcare. Applicants should have a valid nursing qualification, current NMC registration, and an interest in impactful community work. Strong collaboration skills and adaptability are essential for engaging with various healthcare partners and ensuring responsive care across diverse settings.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse qualification with recent professional development.
• Mentoring experience or willingness to obtain mentorship qualification.
• Proficient in IT skills related to nursing.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care independently.
• Work collaboratively with patients and carers.
• Adapt to different locality teams based on demand.

Skills

IT skills (Word, Excel, email)

Evidence-based nursing care

Ability to manage stress

Awareness of healthcare policies

Current knowledge in nursing

Education

Registered Nurse (Adult)

Current Professional Registration - NMC

Post-registration diploma or working towards a degree

Job description

Go back Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Community Nurse - Toressa Community Nursing Team

The closing date is 28 December 2025

Successful applicants are invited to attend Selection day at Carew House, Bodmin on 23rd January 2026. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.

We are looking for a caring, motivated and dynamic Community Nurse to join our friendly, supportive team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is confident working autonomously while still valuing strong team collaboration. You will be part of the Toressa Community Nursing Team, working across Penntorr Health Centre and St Barnabas Hospital, covering Torpoint, Saltash and the surrounding areas. Our team works with local GP practices (Rame Group, Quay Lane, Port View and Saltash) as well as health and social care colleagues, therapists and voluntary sector partners. We're looking for someone who brings enthusiasm for community nursing, is committed to person-centred care and is keen to contribute to innovative ways of meeting the changing needs of our community. We welcome applications from nurses who are proactive, adaptable and confident in assessing and managing care in patients' homes. An interest in working closely with patients, carers and wider MDT partners is essential, along with a commitment to continuous professional development.

The role involves regular travel to patient homes and community sites, along with the transportation of essential clinical equipment. Given the limited public transport options in Cornwall, candidates must have access to appropriate transport that can be used for work duties.

Main duties of the job

Shift patterns are 08:00-16:00 and 14:00-22:00.

Following an initial induction and ongoing clinical supervision, you will be responsible for: Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, without direct supervision, to patients, carers and relatives within their home environment. The aim is to enable them to enjoy maximum independence and optimum quality of life. To work in partnership with patients and carers to offer support and advice and promote informed choice. To work autonomously, providing effective, evidence-based care in line with competency and training record and organisational policies, procedures and guidelines. To support all locality teams by working in a flexible way. Moving to work with the team in most need on a daily, weekly or monthly basis as service provision demands.

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 professional development
• To act as a mentor for student university placements. Having the mentoring qualification or being willing to work towards this qualification and attending mentorship updates as required.
• Current Professional Registration - NMC
• Hold a post-registration diploma or be working towards a degree

Skills and Aptitude

• IT skills to include use of Word, Excel, email, internet, recording systems
• The ability to provide skilled, evidence based nursing care to a wide range of patients
• Ability to deal with patients and carers who are under stress.
• Awareness of and adherence to policies including lone worker and manual handling policies
• Current knowledge of developments in nursing and healthcare in general.

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