Job summary Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 21st February 2025. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed. We have an exciting opportunity for a caring and motivated Community Nurse within the Coastal Community Nursing Team. We are seeking a dynamic, forward thinking professional who wants to help us deliver exceptional nursing care in the community. A commitment to team working and providing excellence in patient care is a must as are exceptional communication and people skills. An ability to prioritise and manage own daily workload is required in this role. You will need to be able to demonstrate real enthusiasm for community nursing as well as a desire for on-going professional development. Informal chats and visits with the team are welcomed. Please contact Andrea Trewhela, District Nurse Locality Team Leader on 07824 302038 or andrea.trewhelanhs.net for more information. Alternatively contact the team direct on 01209 881899. 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. 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 and other locality teams by working in a flexible way where need and service provision demands.To work autonomously, providing effective, evidence based care in line with competency and training record and organisational policies, procedures and guidelines. 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 20 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Pro Rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Part-time Reference number 201-25-083 Job locations District Nurse Team Office Unit 4 Underground House, Trevissome Park Truro TR4 8UN 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 Essential Registered Nurse - Adult Current Professional Registration - NMC Evidence of recent relevant personal 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. Person Specification Education Essential Registered Nurse - Adult Current Professional Registration - NMC Evidence of recent relevant personal 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. 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 District Nurse Team Office Unit 4 Underground House, Trevissome Park Truro TR4 8UN Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)