Community Nurse - Toressa Community Nursing Team
At a glance
- Band
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Full-time, Part-time
- Posted
- 10/08/2026
- Closes
- 13/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a caring, motivated, and dynamic Community Nurse to join the Toressa Community Nursing Team in Cornwall. You will work autonomously across Penntorr Health Centre and St Barnabas Hospital, covering [contact details removed], Saltash, and surrounding areas. The position involves assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care in their homes, promoting independence and quality of life. You will collaborate with GP practices, health and social care colleagues, and other partners. Regular travel to patient homes and community sites is required, necessitating access to appropriate transport.
Essential criteria
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Evidence of recent relevant professional development
- 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.
- Current Professional Registration - NMC
Desirable criteria
- Hold a post-registration diploma or be working towards a degree
- Skills and Aptitude
- IT skills to include use of Word, Excel, email, internet, recording systems
- The ability to provide skilled, evidence based nursing care to a wide range of patients
- Ability to deal with patients and carers who are under stress.
- Awareness of and adherence to policies including lone worker and manual handling policies
- Current knowledge of developments in nursing and healthcare in general.
- Education and Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (Adult)
- Evidence of recent relevant professional development
- 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.
- Current Professional Registration - NMC
- Hold a post-registration diploma or be working towards a degree
- Skills and Aptitude
- IT skills to include use of Word, Excel, email, internet, recording systems
- The ability to provide skilled, evidence based nursing care to a wide range of patients
- Ability to deal with patients and carers who are under stress.
- Awareness of and adherence to policies including lone worker and manual handling policies
- Current knowledge of developments in nursing and healthcare in general.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 5 at £29,970 – £36,483 a year, across England.
This advert: £31,049 – £37,796 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Community Nurse - Toressa Community Nursing Team
The closing date is 13 September 2026
Job summary
Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 25 September 2026. Morning or afternoon to be confirmed
We are looking for caring, motivated and dynamic Community Nurses to join our friendly, supportive team. This is a great opportunity for someone who is confident working autonomously while still valuing strong team collaboration.You will be part of the Toressa Community Nursing Team, working across Penntorr Health Centre and St Barnabas Hospital, covering [contact details removed], Saltash and the surrounding areas. Our team works with local GP practices (Rame Group, Quay Lane, Port View and Saltash) as well as health and social care colleagues, therapists and voluntary sector partners. We're looking for someone who brings enthusiasm for community nursing, is committed to person-centred care and is keen to contribute to innovative ways of meeting the changing needs of our community.We welcome applications from nurses who are proactive, adaptable and confident in assessing and managing care in patients' homes. An interest in working closely with patients, carers and wider MDT partners is essential, along with a commitment to continuous professional development.
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