Community Nurse – St Austell Community Nursing Team

Community Nurse – St Austell Community Nursing Team

Closing date: 04 August 2026.

Successful applicants will be invited to a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 21 August 2026.

We are looking for 2 caring and motivated Community Nurses for the St Austell Community Nursing Team. The role involves providing quality nursing care directly in patients’ homes, supported by a multidisciplinary team.

Only current employees of the following NHS organisations may apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

Key Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care without direct supervision.
• Provide evidence‑based care in line with competency and training records.
• Support patients, carers and relatives in their home environment to maximise independence and quality of life.
• Collaborate with the Community Nurse Team leader and other locality teams in a flexible manner.
• Travel frequently across the county, including areas not accessible by public transport.

Skills and Aptitude

• IT skills: use of Word, Excel, internet, recording systems.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet job demands.

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Registered Nurse – Adult.
• Current Professional Registration with the NMC.
• Evidence of recent relevant professional development.
• Mentoring experience or willingness to pursue mentoring qualification and attend updates.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Contact

For more information, contact Gina Mayo at ginamayo@nhs.net.

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