A permanent part-time Band 5 post within the Watergate Community Nursing Team at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. The nurse assesses, plans, delivers and evaluates care in patients' homes, working autonomously and managing their own visit list. The role involves frequent travel across Cornwall, including to places without public transport, and includes mentoring student on university placements. Open to newly qualified nurses and students due to qualify this calendar year, with any offer conditional on completing training and NMC registration.
What the job involves
- Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients, carers and relatives in their homes, without direct supervision
- Work in partnership with patients and carers to offer support, advice and informed choice
- Prioritise and manage own patient visit list
- Work autonomously, providing evidence-based care in line with competency and training record and organisational policies
- Support the Community Nurse Team leader and other locality teams when needed
- Travel frequently across the county, including to areas not reachable by public transport
Qualifications
- Registered adult nurse
- Mentoring qualification, or willingness to work towards one and attend mentorship updates
Registration & licences
- Current NMC registration
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritise and time manage own patient visit list
- Leadership skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- IT skills including Word, Excel, email, internet and recording systems
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the demands of the job
Nice to have
- Advanced computer skills
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Community Nurse in Newquay employer: Bidvane
The Medical Centre is an exceptional employer for General Practitioners, offering a supportive work environment across two sites with a strong focus on patient-centred care. With flexible session options and a commitment to professional development, employees benefit from a collaborative team culture that values continuous learning and quality improvement. Located in a vibrant community, the practice provides unique opportunities to engage with diverse patient needs while enjoying the advantages of NHS pension and comprehensive employment benefits.
