Deputy Ward Leader: Dementia Care & Patient-Centred Nursing

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking a Deputy Ward Leader for the Kerensa Ward, which specializes in eldercare. The role involves providing high-standard patient care, promoting positive relationships with patients and their families, and ensuring compliance with nursing standards. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, effective time management, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Flexible working may be available, and the advert closes on 23 Dec 2025.

Qualifications

• Maintain NMC registration and comply with all standards.
• Possess effective time management and personal organisation skills.
• Demonstrate ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standard of holistic patient centred care.
• Promote patient centred care and establish relationships with patients.
• Take charge of the unit clinically.

Skills

Effective time management

Personal organisation

Patient centred care

Communication skills

Education

Current registration with the NMC

Job description

A healthcare provider in Cornwall is seeking a Deputy Ward Leader for the Kerensa Ward, which specializes in eldercare. The role involves providing high-standard patient care, promoting positive relationships with patients and their families, and ensuring compliance with nursing standards. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, effective time management, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Flexible working may be available, and the advert closes on 23 Dec 2025.