Job overview
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. 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
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.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to work without direct supervision and to time restraints
- Ability to cope under pressure
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
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This advert is for Community Healthcare Assistant - North Coastal with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Healthcare support worker role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Jul 2026.
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