Job overview
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) is excited to offer opportunities for a Registered Nursing Associate to join our Truro Community Nursing Team
We are looking for someone who is passionate about providing high quality care to the patients in the Truro area.
You should possess commitment to team working and innovative delivery of excellent standards of care. You will need to be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for community nursing as well as a desire for on-going professional development. You should also have an understanding of the changing climate of care delivery in the community with the ability to travel independently across the Truro area to fulfil the requirements being essential.
Main duties of the job
The role of the Registered Nursing Associate is to work with the Registered Community Nurses and other members of the multi-professional team, providing and monitoring care and contributing to the ongoing assessment, as agreed with supervising clinician(s) and in line with the service pathways. They will monitor the condition and health needs of people within their care on a continual basis in partnership with the multi professional team.
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’.
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.
Person specification
Skills and aptitude
Essential
- Ability to take part in reflective practice and clinical supervision activities
- Understanding of evidence based practice
- Ability to organise and prioritise own delegated workload; recognising where elements of care can safely be delegated to other colleagues, carers and family members
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Understanding of the scope of the role of the Nursing Associate in context of the nursing and interdisciplinary team and the organisation, and how the role may contribute to service development
- Understands and acts in line with NMC professional standards for practice contained within The Code
Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience
Essential
- Nursing Associate Foundation Degree
- NMC registration
- Previous experience of working within a health/care setting
Desirable
- Previous experience working within a Community Nursing Team
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This advert is for Nursing Associate - Truro with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Truro Health Park. It is listed as a Nursing associate role. The advertised salary is £28392.00 to £31157.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 27 Aug 2026.
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