We are looking a highly motivated and skilled registered nurse to work with the South Kerrier Community Nursing Team, in the picturesque Lizard and Helston area. This position is for a 12 month contract to cover maternity leave, being based at Helston Community Hospital.

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 services, working closely with patients, their families, General Practitioners and other community based teams, to provide a holistic service.

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 and transferrable skills.

If you would like to know more about this position then please contact Team Lead Paul Marston on 07920 023386 or email p.marston@nhs.net.

Proposed interview date:TBC

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 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.

Just over 532,000 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
• Mentorship module or willingness to undertake
• Current Professional Registration - NMC

Desirable

• Hold a post-registration diploma or be working towards a degree

Experience/skills

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.
• The ability to manage the caseload in the absence of a senior nurse, on a temporary basis.

Other

Essential

• Ability to travel independently where required
• Valid driving license

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Helston Community Hospital

Meneage Road

Helston

TR13 8DR

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