Job summary
- Main area
- Medical/Care of Elderly
- Grade
- Band 5
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Job ref
- 156-7406231
- Employer
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- West Cornwall Hospital
- Town
- Penzance
- Salary
- £31,049 - £37,796 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 16/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Staff Nurse
Band 5
Job overview
If you are looking for an exciting challenge, then why not join our team on Medical Ward 1?
We have an exciting opportunity available at the West Cornwall Hospital for a Registered Nurse to join our committed team on Med 1 Unit. The Unit is a 27 bedded medical/care of elderly ward which has a fantastic MDT approach and a wide variety of patients.
We are seeking applications from nurses who have the ability and determination to learn and to gain new skills and competencies and who are motivated to develop the highest standards of care and who are committed to continuous improvement.
Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and have a good knowledge and understanding of clinical standards. You must be able to work on your own initiative and also be an excellent team player whilst being prepared to develop as an individual and support others to develop.
Main duties of the job
To work as a skilled member of the nursing team.
To provide a high standard of compassionate patient centred care.
To lead and supervise the work of other qualified and unqualified staff within the team
To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
To be able to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior nursing staff, as deemed appropriate by the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse or Clinical Matron.
Working for our organisation
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with
visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It’s established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration
- Commitment to obtain assessing / mentoring qualification
Desirable criteria
- Evidence of professional portfolio
- Basic computer skills
Skills
Essential criteria
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Desirable criteria
- Basic computer skills
Experience
Essential criteria
- Previous experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Understanding of evidence based practice to enhance care
Desirable criteria
- Experience/good understanding of medical/care of elderly patients
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Amanda Ovett
- Job title
- Ward Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01736874263
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