Job overview
The Community Nursing Service in Restormel Cornwall is offering a fantastic opportunity for highly motivated and enthusiastic Community Healthcare Assistants to join our service. We have a vacancy based in the Arbennek PCN (although occasional cross cover in Restormel maybe be required). The successful candidates must be able to demonstrate a passion for delivering nursing care to adults in their own homes, including those who are approaching end-of-life. The role will encourage professional development through the use of our community matrix to progress your career according to your areas of interest. The trust is committed to personal learning and development within Community Nursing with many opportunities available.
We believe in integrated ways of working to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Previous care experience is essential.
Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants have a valid UK driving licence or are able to travel independently on a daily basis to and from the base, patients' homes and other venues around the geographical area. Mileage is paid at agenda for change rates and travel time between visits is incorporated into your working shift.
Main duties of the job
To carry out assigned tasks including personal care to our patients at the end of their lives, wound care, venepuncture, while regularly working without direct supervision involving direct care to patients and carers to support the registered nurse. Key Dimensions of the post are: Working as a member of the community nursing team within a given geographical area. The District Nursing Team work on a flexible rota shift system covering the period from 8am to 10pm.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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This advert is for Community Healthcare Assistant - Restormel CCaH Team 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 Per Annum/Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 15 Jun 2026.
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