Job Description

Band 5

Main area

Staff Nurse

Grade

Band 5

Contract

Permanent

Hours

Part time Flexible working
15 hours per week

Job ref

201-25-544

Site

Falmouth Community Hospital

Town

Falmouth

Salary

29,970 - 36,483 Pro Rata

Salary period

Yearly

Closing

03/08/2025 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care


Care based on what matters to people.*
Care provided at home or close to home.*
Improvement through learning, research and innovation.*
Prevention and alternatives to hospital.*

Great Organisation


Buildings that support health and wellbeing.*
Technology enabled care.*
Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.*
Safe, efficient, effective and productive.*

Great People


A place people love to work and feel valued.*
Living our values with staff (all voices count).*
Attract, grow and develop talent.*
Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.*

Great Partner


Encourage and enable effective partnerships.*
Joined-up community services.*
Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.*
Reduce our impact on the environment.*


At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19.

Job overview

Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 22nd August 2025. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a friendly and enthusiastic registered nurse to join the day unit and outpatient team at Falmouth Hospital, with opportunities within the Minor Injuries Unit and ward.

The role will involve working across the whole of Outpatient and Day Services at Falmouth Community Hospital including the Transfusion and Infusion Service, and in the general Outpatient clinics as required.

Please note:

If you need sponsorship, please check the requirements for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) on the gov.uk website to see if you're eligible before applying.

Main duties of the job

To promote the highest standards of care to all service users Undertake venepuncture Manage Central Venous Catheters in line with trust policy and procedures Undertake intravenous infusions as per local and national guidelines Undertake blood transfusions and administration of other blood products Actively support the flow of outpatient clinics Be competent in a wide variety of clinical skills which support outpatient clinics, such as spirometry and visual acuities/visual fields Support the learning of students and colleagues. Participate in link nurse roles

Working for our organisation

We're 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Communication and Working Relationships


To be an effective and skilled multi-disciplinary team member and role model in terms of clinical, educational and quality standards. Assist the Day Unit and Outpatient Service Team Lead in the delivery of clinical, managerial and teaching responsibilities. In the absence of the Team Lead take responsibility for the allocation of clinics and act as the shift leader. Maintain good public relations and promotion of a positive image of the organisation. To have the ability to be part of a strong team is implicit to the role as well as the ability to work autonomously in carrying out all forms of nursing care. Work within the parameters set by local, organisational and national guidelines for best practice, acting in accordance with the NMC codes of conduct and practice. To work in collaboration with the Team Lead in the economic and effective use of resources. To have the ability to undertake any organisational task or responsibilities as required.




Management and Personal Development


Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration. Adhere at all time to the NMC Code of Conduct Evidence of professional portfolio. Ability to work as part of an effective team. Transfusion/infusion competence (training will be given) Evidence on recent and on-going professional development. Competent in Venepuncture and cannulation To participate in staff appraisal as appraisee and as an appraiser of junior staff members. To participate in Clinical Supervision. To work in collaboration with the university in order to provide uniformity and promotion of professional standards with student training and development. Ability to prioritise, organise and delegate efficiently. Evidence of or willingness to undertake leadership training. To supervise student/learner/Health Care Assistants and demonstrate skills as a mentor providing a good learning environment. To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide research informed, evidence based nursing care.


Clinical Activities
To continuously develop the knowledge and skills to be a confident and competent professional in all areas of the Day Unit and Outpatient Services, including nurse-lead clinics and to undertake other duties as required in keeping with the expectations of a Band 5 Registered Nurse. Participate in the delivery of Day unit and Outpatient services ensuring strategic organisational objectives are reflected by the patient experience. To ensure a welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for patients and their carers demonstrating the 6 C's of nursing care within all interactions. Promote and maintain good interpersonal relationships with all users of the Day Unit and Outpatient Services. To report accidents, incidents and near misses through the organisational incident reporting system. Ability to be self-directed in maintaining mandatory training competencies. Ability to identify own development needs. Ability to be adaptive to daily fluctuations in clinical activity. Ability to respond to emergencies. Act at all times to safeguard adults and children at risk. Respect privacy and dignity at all times Ability to plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
Strategic Development, Planning and Organising Support strategic organisational objectives by contributing positively to the effectiveness and efficiency of the team. Contribute to the development of the profile of CFT's Community Hospitals as a focus for the delivery of accessible services to the local community. To provide an open and supportive environment, in which all staff can deliver high quality, patient centred clinical and support services in line with the organisational core values and transformational agenda. To be productive and cost efficient in the delivery of patient centred care. In the absence of senior staff take charge of the unit maintaining the correct skill mix for optimum clinic allocation and use of resources. Administrative Excellent record keeping skills Effective verbal and written communication with patients, carers, relatives and staff. Participate in clinical audit IT Systems and Processes To use various electronic patients systems i.e. Rio, PAS and Maxims in accordance with CFT policy. Computer literate

Person specification

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Qualifications

Essential criteria

Current professional registration - NMC Professional qualification - RGN/RN

Desirable criteria

Evidence of recent management or leadership training/qualification Previous nursing experience in a Outpatient setting #

Skills and Aptitude

Essential criteria

Excellent communication skills Competent and trained in Venepuncture

Desirable criteria

Competent and trained in ABPI/Doppler assessment Cannulation skills #

Knowledge

Essential criteria

Confident user of IT Ability to work as an effective member of a team

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:


Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management Protected CPD time for registered staff Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff Leadership and Management development programmes Coaching and mentoring opportunities A full clinical induction programme for operational skills Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff Individual professional development programmes

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:


Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff Free DBS checks where required Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions NHS Pension Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Cycle to work scheme The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.



Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.



If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.



Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644