Community Nurse
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Community Nurse
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
This post is open to newly qualified professionals and students who are due to complete their qualification during this calendar year. Successful applicants may receive a conditional offer subject to completion of training and registration.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Watergate Community Nursing Team for a part time Band 5 Community Nurse on a permanent contract. The applicant will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills, and sound ability to prioritise and time manage their own patient visit list within the Watergate Community Nurse Team.
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.
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.
Responsible to support the role of the Community Nurse Team leader and other locality teams when needed.
To work autonomously, providing effective, evidence based care in line with competency and training record and organisational policies, procedures and guidelines.
About us
Cornwall Foundation Trust is 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.
Approximately 568,000 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
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
201-26-986
Job locations
Newquay Community Hospital
St Thomas Road
Newquay
TR7 1RQ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
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 / Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Adult
- Current Professional Registration - NMC
- 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
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- IT skills to include use of Word, Excel, email, internet, recording systems
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the demands of job
Desirable
- Advanced computer skills
Education / Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Registered Nurse - Adult
- Current Professional Registration - NMC
- 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
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Leadership skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- IT skills to include use of Word, Excel, email, internet, recording systems
- Flexibility and adaptability to meet the demands of job
Desirable
- Advanced computer skills
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Newquay Community Hospital
St Thomas Road
Newquay
TR7 1RQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Newquay Community Hospital
St Thomas Road
Newquay
TR7 1RQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Community Nurse Locality Team Leader
Jacqueline Carre
07867349696
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043 a year Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
201-26-986
Job locations
Newquay Community Hospital
St Thomas Road
Newquay
TR7 1RQ
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
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