Band 5 Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Athona Limited; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Athona Nursing is seeking an experienced Band 5 Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join the inpatient team at Cornwall NHS Trust on a block booking with ASAP start. The role offers competitive full gross hourly rates and on-site shifts in a friendly, supportive clinical environment.

You will care for rehabilitation and medically optimised patients, deliver patient-centred nursing, monitor conditions, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support

Qualifications

• Valid NMC registration as an Adult Nurse.
• Previous experience in an inpatient setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a nurse-led team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within an inpatient setting.
• Support patients requiring rehabilitation and medical optimisation.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, policies and procedures.

Skills

NMC registration

Inpatient experience

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Band 5 Registered General Nurse (RGN)

Location: Cornwall
Job Type: Block Booking
Start Date: ASAP
Pay Rates (Full Gross):

Day: £22.00 per hour
Night/Saturday: £25.00 per hour
Sunday/Bank Holiday: £30.00 per hour

Job Description
Athona Nursing is currently seeking an experienced Band 5 Registered General Nurse (RGN) to join the inpatient Team NHS Trust at Cornwall. This is an excellent opportunity for a nurse looking for a block booking within a friendly and supportive clinical environment.

The nurse-led inpatient ward cares for patients who require rehabilitation or medical optimisation following step-down from acute hospital settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, patient-centred nursing care within an inpatient setting.
• Support patients requiring rehabilitation and medical optimisation.
• Monitor patients’ conditions and maintain accurate clinical documentation.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery.
• Ensure compliance with clinical standards, policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Valid NMC registration as a Registered Nurse (Adult).
• Previous experience working in an inpatient setting.
• Strong clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a nurse-led team.

Why Apply?

• Block booking with an ASAP start.
• Competitive full gross hourly rates.
• Friendly and supportive team.
• Opportunity to work in the beautiful location of Stratton.
• Accommodation is not provided, but recommendations for reasonably priced accommodation used by other nurses can be shared.