About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Community Nursing Team (CCN) working predominately within the training team with some work into the CCN team . We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive individual to deliver training of clinical skills within a range of settings overseen by registered nurses.
Predominantly the post holder will work Monday-Friday, with occasional requirements to work outside of these working hours to meet the service users training needs.
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.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will work within a small training team within theChildren's Community Nursing Team overseen by registered nurses. As well as training there will be some requirements to support the wider Children's Community Nursing Team. The successful candidate will be required to deliver a variety of clinical skills training to a range of service users and partnership agencies across a variety of settings with a large proportion being delivered across education provisions. Enabling the child/YP to access everyday environments.
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. Successful candidates will need to demonstrate how they will manage these travel requirements.
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 her. 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.
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 and Relevant Experience Essential
NVQ 4 in Health and Social Care/Nursing Associate or equivalent experience Willingness to undertake training required for post Previous knowledge and experience of working in a care environment
Desirable
Experience working with patients with complex health needs Experience of delivering education and training programmes
Skills and Aptitude Desirable
Experience with the following clinical interventions including enteral feeding, patient monitoring, administration of medication, tracheostomy care and venapuncture.
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.
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Truro Health Park
Truro
TR1 2JA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)