Job requirements
Essential
9 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Skills and Aptitude
IT skills to include use of Word, Excel, email, internet, recording systems
- Skills and Aptitude
The ability to provide skilled, evidence based nursing care to a wide range of patients
- Skills and Aptitude
Ability to deal with patients and carers who are under stress.
- Skills and Aptitude
Awareness of and adherence to policies including lone worker and manual handling policies
- Skills and Aptitude
Current knowledge of developments in nursing and healthcare in general.
- Education and Qualifications
Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Education and Qualifications
Evidence of recent relevant professional development
- Education and Qualifications
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.
- Education and Qualifications
Current Professional Registration - NMC
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Education and Qualifications
Hold a post-registration diploma or be working towards a degree
Job overview
Are you a compassionate, motivated and adaptable Registered Nurse looking to make a real difference in your local community? We are seeking enthusiastic Community Nurses to join our friendly and supportive Launceston and Tamar Valley Community Nursing Team.
This is a rewarding opportunity to develop your career in a role that offers autonomy, variety and the chance to build meaningful relationships with patients and families in their own homes. Working across the Callington and Launceston areas, you will be part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
You will assess, plan and provide care for patients with a range of health needs, promoting independence, wellbeing and self-management. Working closely with GPs, therapists, health and social care professionals, and voluntary organisations, you will help people remain safe and well within their communities.
We are looking for nurses who are passionate about patient care, confident working independently, enjoy teamwork, and are adaptable, resilient and committed to continuous learning and development.
This role requires regular travel between patient homes, clinics and community settings. Due to Cornwall's rural geography and limited public transport, access to suitable transport for work-related travel is essential.
Main duties of the job
Community Nursing operates seven days a week between 08:00 and 22:00, with a range of shift patterns including 08:00-16:00, 08:00-18:00, 12:00-22:00 and 14:00-22:00. Through a comprehensive induction programme and ongoing clinical supervision, you will develop the skills and confidence to deliver high-quality care within patients' homes and community settings.
You will assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for patients, carers and families, promoting independence, wellbeing and quality of life. Responsibilities include undertaking holistic assessments, developing personalised care plans, providing health education and support, and delivering evidence-based nursing care. You will work autonomously within your scope of practice while collaborating closely with GPs, therapists, social care teams and other partners to provide seamless care.
As part of a flexible service, nurses may work across locality teams to meet service needs, offering opportunities to broaden experience, develop new skills and work alongside a variety of professionals while delivering outstanding community care.
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’.
Please note: If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Community Nurse - Launceston and Tamar Valley Community Nursing Team with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is 12 months (Fixed term or secondment considered). The application deadline is 29 Oct 2026.
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