Job summary We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and clinically skilled nurse to work as a Band 6 Team Leader nurse to join our dynamic, friendly Community Nursing Team, based in Helston, Cornwall. The Team work alongside the Primary Care Network covering the South Kerrier area, including Helston and the beautiful Lizard Peninsula. Thisposition involves managing and supporting a large busy team including staff working on the late shifts, visiting patients in their own homes and Urgent Care Response.The successful candidate will also need to be able to work flexibly across the disciplines in South Kerrier in order to provide excellent clinical andmanagement support. Applications are invited from registered nurses who have some experience of working within the community setting and have experience workingwith patients with long-term conditions. Applicants must have the ability to work autonomously, whilst being a member of a team committed toexcellence in patient care. If you have excellent clinical, people and organisational skills then we would welcome your application. 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. Proposed interview date: to be confirmed Main duties of the job As an autonomous practitioner the post holder will be responsible for the assessment and treatment of patients with complex health and social care needs. They will co manage a clinical caseload within a community nursing team with guidance from the Community Nurse Team Leaders and Manager and Community Matron and ensure provision of a holistic nursing assessment and high quality, safe, evidence based care to patients and carers with the aim of maintaining patients in their own homes. The post holder will work in partnership with patients and carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team to offer support and advice and promote informed choice; maximising independence and optimising quality of life and will be required to provide clinical management and leadership to all staff within the team. 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services. Date posted 10 April 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 6 Salary £37,338 to £44,962 a year Per Annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 201-25-355 Job locations Helston Community Hospital Meneage Road Helston TR13 8DR 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 Education / Qualifications Essential Current professional registration - RN (Adult) Evidence of recent relevant professional development A degree in nursing Skills and Aptitude Essential Leadership skills - able to motivate a range of staff, organise self and others, delegating and prioritising workload duties Conflict resolutions skills IT skills to include use of word, excel, spreadsheets, email and internet access Desirable Advanced computer skills Person Specification Education / Qualifications Essential Current professional registration - RN (Adult) Evidence of recent relevant professional development A degree in nursing Skills and Aptitude Essential Leadership skills - able to motivate a range of staff, organise self and others, delegating and prioritising workload duties Conflict resolutions skills IT skills to include use of word, excel, spreadsheets, email and internet access Desirable Advanced computer skills 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 Helston Community Hospital Meneage Road Helston TR13 8DR Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)