About this role
Job summary
We are looking highly motivated and skilled registered nurses to work within the Penwith Community Nursing Teams based in either Hayle or Penzance.
This is an excellent opportunity to work with a supportive team who can help develop your skills and knowledge, while caring for and treating patients in their home. We provide a wide range of nursing care and services, working closely with patients, their families, including the Integrated Neighbourhood Team (GP's, Adult Social Care, acute & community services and the voluntary sector).
Our community nursing team works various shifts covering from 8 am to 10 pm, 7 days a week. A valid driving licence and a car are essential.
We welcome individuals with experience from other nursing disciplines with transferrable skills. Full supervision and support will be available and ongoing professional development encouraged.
If you would like to know more about this position then please contact Team Manager Andrea Jackson 07900 135570.
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.
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, 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 5,000 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 10 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 and Qualifications Essential
Registered Nurse (Adult) Evidence of recent relevant 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. Current Professional Registration - NMC
Desirable
Hold a post-registration diploma or be working towards a degree
Skills and Aptitude Essential
IT skills to include use of Word, Excel, email, internet, recording systems The ability to provide skilled, evidence based nursing care to a wide range of patients Ability to deal with patients and carers who are under stress. Awareness of and adherence to policies including lone worker and manual handling policies Current knowledge of developments in nursing and healthcare in general.
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 Hayle Community Centre
58 Queens Way
Hayle
TR27 4NX
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)