Part-Time Band 5 Community Nurse - Home Visits & Mentorship

Cornwall Partnership; Newquay; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornwall Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Band 5 Community Nurse to provide home-based care across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The role requires strong communication, prioritisation, and time management to manage patient visit lists within the Watergate Community Nurse Team.

The post involves frequent travel to diverse locations, including areas not easily served by public transport. Training and professional development are supported within an NHS community setting.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse – Adult with current NMC registration.
• Mentor for student university placements or willing to work toward mentoring qualification.
• IT skills including Word, Excel, email, internet and recording systems.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care in patients' homes with minimal supervision.
• Collaborate with patients and carers to support informed choice.
• Support the Community Nurse Team leader and locality teams when needed.
• Autonomously provide evidence-based care in line with competency and policies.
• Travel frequently to various locations throughout the county.

Skills

IT skills

Flexibility

Adaptability

Word

Excel

Email

Internet

Recording systems

Education

Registered Nurse – Adult

NMC Registration

Mentor for student placements / willing to work towards qualification

Job description

Cornwall Foundation Trust is seeking a part-time Band 5 Community Nurse to provide home-based care across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. The role requires strong communication, prioritisation, and time management to manage patient visit lists within the Watergate Community Nurse Team.

The post involves frequent travel to diverse locations, including areas not easily served by public transport. Training and professional development are supported within an NHS community setting.