Staff Nurse

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking dedicated registered nurses for its Dermatology Unit in Truro. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow your nursing career within a supportive environment. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering exceptional patient care while enhancing your skills and confidence. The organization is committed to professional development and provides a pathway for those looking to specialize in nursing. Join a team that values innovation, research, and the continuous improvement of healthcare services.

Qualifications

• Must have valid NMC registration as a Level 1 Registered Nurse.
• Commitment to obtain assessing/mentoring qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support patients in the Dermatology Unit with care and compassion.
• Work collaboratively with a dynamic and supportive team.

Skills

Evidence-based practice

Nursing knowledge

Patient care

Education

Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Assessing & Mentoring qualification

Job description

Job summary

At Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust NHS Trust we understand that our staff are our most valuable asset. We have embarked upon an exciting journey to develop our services. As an ambitious organisation we are continuously looking for ways to enhance and improve the services we offer to our local populations to meet the needs of patients.

Main duties of the job

We would like to help you find the perfect registered nurse role.

As a registered nurse for the Dermatology Unit in Truro, we can offer you development opportunities to further your career and gain your first experience in nursing. We will help you develop your skills, knowledge and professional confidence.

From day one you would be placed with our dynamic and supportive team who will guide and support you.

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

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

156-7181723

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 Qualifications Essential

• Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration

Desirable

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

Experience Essential

• A minimum of six months experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement)

Desirable

• Experience within the speciality

Knowledge Essential

• 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

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

• Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration

Desirable

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

Experience Essential

• A minimum of six months experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement)

Desirable

• Experience within the speciality

Knowledge Essential

• 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

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)