RCHT Recruitment Event - Healthcare Assistant & Staff Nurse

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is seeking dedicated Healthcare Assistants and Registered Nurses to join their compassionate team. This role involves delivering high-quality patient care and supporting a collaborative work environment. Ideal candidates will possess essential clinical skills and a commitment to patient-centered care. Join us to make a difference in the lives of patients in Cornwall.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting.
• Understanding of evidence based practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of clinical care.
• Provide compassionate patient-centered care.
• Lead and supervise other staff.

Skills

Clinical skills

Verbal communication

Computer literacy

Education

GCSE Maths & English

NVQ 2 in Health Care

Level 1 Registered Nurse

Job description

Job summary

RCHT Recruitment Event

Band 3 Healthcare Assistant & Band 5 Registered Nurse

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is holding a recruitment event for our Specialist Services & Surgery Care Group near you!

If you are interested in working for RCHT, where respect, compassion, honesty, and teamwork are our core values then apply for the role below and start your journey with us today.

Once the job closes, applicants will be shortlisted and will be invited to a face-to-face (invitation only) event, if essential criteria is met.

We look forward to receiving your application!

We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Main duties of the job

Healthcare Assistant:

To assist in the delivery of clinical care, planned and assessed by the Registered Nurses.

To carry out care / other duties under indirect supervision of a Registered Nurse and/or Senior Health Care Assistant.

Support care on a day-to-day basis for all patients in the clinical area in a manner sensitive to the individual patient needs and wishes, acknowledging their rights and beliefs at all times.

Contribute to resource management within the clinical area.

Staff Nurse:

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 deemedappropriate 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. Read their research paper to find out more.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Details Date posted

16 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

156-7208741

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Job description Job 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.

Job description Job 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 Healthcare Assistant Essential

• GCSE Maths & English, or Equivalent
• NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent
• Clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non touch technique
• Previous experience in a care setting
• Previous hospital experience
• Verbal communication / language skills
• Computer literate
• Competent in English Language - written and verbal
• Adaptability to cope with changing workload
• Able to work in a team environment

Desirable

• NVQ 3 in Direct Care

Staff Nurse Essential

• Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration
• A minimum of six months experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement)
• Understanding of evidence based practice to enhance care
• Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing.
• Understanding of the importance of research and evidence based practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of an effective team
• Basic computer skills

Desirable

• Assessing & Mentoring qualification. Commitment to obtain assessing / mentoring qualification

Person Specification Healthcare Assistant Essential

• GCSE Maths & English, or Equivalent
• NVQ 2 in Health Care, or Equivalent
• Clinical skills e.g. venepuncture, blood transfusion, aseptic non touch technique
• Previous experience in a care setting
• Previous hospital experience
• Verbal communication / language skills
• Computer literate
• Competent in English Language - written and verbal
• Adaptability to cope with changing workload
• Able to work in a team environment

Desirable

• NVQ 3 in Direct Care

Staff Nurse Essential

• Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration
• A minimum of six months experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement)
• Understanding of evidence based practice to enhance care
• Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing.
• Understanding of the importance of research and evidence based practice
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of an effective team
• Basic computer skills

Desirable

• Assessing & Mentoring qualification. Commitment to obtain assessing / mentoring qualification

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)