Staff Nurse - Cove Ward
Band 5 – Main area: Staff Nurse - Mental Health – Grade Band 5 – Contract Permanent – Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week – Job ref 201-25-795 – Site Cove Ward – Town Redruth – Salary £31,049 – £37,796 Per annum / Pro rata – Salary period Yearly – Closing 13/11/2025 23:59
Job Overview
* Cove Ward is a 15‑bed acute older‑persons mental health unit treating functional mental health conditions in a supportive and therapeutic environment.
* Our team is developing innovative quality‑improvement programmes and is on a journey to obtain national accreditation.
* Applicants must be registered No. 1 RN (RMN/RNLD/RGN); students due to qualify may apply.
* Applicants must be current NHS employees of Cornwall Foundation Trust, Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust or the Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board.
Main duties of the job
* Provide designated named nurse responsibility for a number of patients.
* Lead, supervise and support junior staff (qualified and unqualified) in the absence of the Clinical Team Leader and Unit Manager.
* Ensure efficient and effective use of resources to deliver a high standard of quality care to service users.
* Teach other nursing and non‑nursing staff as required.
Person specification – Essential criteria
* Professional qualification and registration – NMC.
* Professional qualification – RMN/RNLD/RGN.
* Up‑to‑date clinical skills in providing mental health care to patients in hospital.
* Able to engage individuals with complex needs and/or their carers in the admission process.
* Professional registration with the NHS.
Desirable criteria
* Experience of working with people with complex and challenging needs.
Skills and Aptitude – Essential criteria
* Strong clinical competence in mental health nursing.
* Effective communication and patient advocacy skills.
We value continuous professional development and offer protected CPD time, coaching, mentoring, and leadership programmes. The Trust also provides a comprehensive benefits package including pensions, health initiatives, and discounts.
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