Community Nurse - Torpoint/Saltash

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

Successful applicants will be invited to attend an Assessment Centre at Carew House, Bodmin on 23rd June 2023. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.

We currently have a vacancy for a Community Nurse, to work a flexible shift pattern of evenings between 1700-2200 working with the Torpoint and Saltash Community Nursing Teams and to work flexibly across the East locality when required. Situated in the beautiful East Cornwall we are busy, dynamic and forward thinking.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Community Nurse, with a commitment to provide compassionate, holistic patient care, working flexibly across the area.

You must possess excellent communication and people skills; have the ability to work autonomously with little direct supervision, whilst being a committed member our supportive team.

Ability to travel independently across the County to fulfil the requirements of the post is essential as this position will be visiting our housebound patients providing nursing care in their own homes.

A use of a vehicle is essential.

This is a lone worker post.

Main duties of the job

Responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care, without direct supervision, to patients, carers and relatives within their home environment, enabling 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. Responsible to support the role of the Community Nurse Team leader.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.

Just over 532,000 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.

Date posted

23 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-23-751

Job locations

Penntorr Health Centre - St Barnabas Hospital

Trevol Road - Higher Port View

Torpoint - Saltash

PL11 2TB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Current Professional Registration - NMC
  • Evidence of recent relevant personal professional development

Desirable

  • Hold a post-registration diploma or be working towards a degree

Skills

Essential

  • The ability to provide skilled, evidence based nursing care to a wide range of patients
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to deal with patients and carers who are under stress.
Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

  • Current Professional Registration - NMC
  • Evidence of recent relevant personal professional development

Desirable

  • Hold a post-registration diploma or be working towards a degree

Skills

Essential

  • The ability to provide skilled, evidence based nursing care to a wide range of patients
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to deal with patients and carers who are under stress.

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information

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.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penntorr Health Centre - St Barnabas Hospital

Trevol Road - Higher Port View

Torpoint - Saltash

PL11 2TB


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penntorr Health Centre - St Barnabas Hospital

Trevol Road - Higher Port View

Torpoint - Saltash

PL11 2TB


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

For questions about the job, contact:

DN Team Manager

Amy Early

amy.early1@nhs.net

07920577246

Date posted

23 May 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-23-751

Job locations

Penntorr Health Centre - St Barnabas Hospital

Trevol Road - Higher Port View

Torpoint - Saltash

PL11 2TB


Supporting documents

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