Developmental / Registered Nurse Acute Care at Home

CORNWALL PARTNERSHIP NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Saltash; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking a registered nurse to join the Acute Care at Home Team. The role involves delivering high-quality care to acutely ill patients in their homes, liaising closely with hospitals and GPs, and participating in team management. The ideal candidate will be experienced in community care and possess strong evidence-based nursing skills. This position works within a flexible shift system covering North and East Cornwall.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with experience in acute care.
• Capable of leading and managing a small team.
• Should possess good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality care for acutely ill patients at home.
• Liaise with hospitals or GPs to arrange admissions.
• Assess, develop, and evaluate patient care plans.

Skills

Evidence-based care

Patient assessment

Community care

Team management

Education

Registered Nurse qualification

Job description

Eligibility

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an registered nurse who is experienced or looking to develop skills in acute care at home nursing to join the Acute Care at Home Team based at St Barnabas Hospital, Saltash. You will be part of a multi‑disciplinary team delivering services to people in the community, striving to deliver high quality personalised care. The aim of the service is to ensure that an integrated approach is taken when delivering care. The post will deliver a range of skills and experience to all aspects of community care and will involve working with patients in their own homes or in the community setting.

Responsibilities

The post holder, as a registered nurse within the acute care at home team, is responsible for the delivery of high‑quality evidence‑based care for acutely ill patients within their homes, with the aim of preventing hospital admission or facilitating rapid discharge. The post holder will liaise with the referring hospital or GP when arranging admission to the service and will take responsibility to effectively assess, develop, implement and evaluate patient care. The Acute Care at Home Team work on a flexible rota shift system. The service covers a period of 0800 hours to 2030 hours 7 days a week. The geographical area when on duty is anywhere within North and East Cornwall areas. The post holder is predominantly a lone worker within this area. As part of the role you will regularly deputise in the absence of Team Leader and assist in the management of the team, including the performance and development of staff and providing support to other team members.

About the Trust

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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.