Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
The closing date is 16 October 2025
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.
About us
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.
Details
Date posted: 06 October 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 156-7406231
Job locations: West Cornwall Hospital, St Clare Street, Penzance, TR18 2PF
Employer name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address: West Cornwall Hospital, St Clare Street, Penzance, TR18 2PF
Employer's website: https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Leader Amanda Ovett, amanda.ovett@nhs.net, 01736874263
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