About this role
Job summary
The Community Nursing Service in Cornwall is offering a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Community Health Care Assistant to join our team.The successful candidate must demonstrate a passion for delivering nursing care to patients in their own homes, including those who are approaching end-of-life. The role will involve carrying out planned nursing care which may include wound care, venepuncture, catheter care, pressure area care and delivering personal care to end-of-life patients.We believe in integrated ways of working to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Previous care experience is essential. The Trust is committed to personal learning and development within community nursing.Due to the nature of the role, it is essential you are able to travel independently on a daily basis to and from the base, patient's homes and other venues around the geographical area, which may not be accessible by public transport.
Main duties of the job
To carry out assigned tasks while regularly working without direct supervision involving direct care to patients and carers to support the registered nurse.
To work as a member of the community nursing team within a given geographical area.
This opportunity is working with the North Coastal Cluster Community nursing team covering the North PCN. The service covers from 8am to 10pm, with staff working 7.5-hour shifts.
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 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.
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 Experience Essential
NVQ Level 3 qualification in care or equivalent experience GCSE Maths & English or equivalent qualification Evidence of experience in care setting Trained in Venepuncture or willingness to undertake relevant training
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Ability to work without direct supervision and to time restraints Ability to cope under pressure
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 North Coastal Cluster Community Nurses
Wadebridge Health Office/Tintagel Health Centre
Wadebridge/Tintagel
PL11 2TB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)