Staff Nurse - Harold White Ward Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Phoenix MCT; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a dedicated Band 5 Trained Nurse to join their team at a community hospital. This role is pivotal in delivering exceptional patient care, especially to elderly individuals. The successful candidate will not only provide clinical support but also mentor students and healthcare assistants, ensuring a high standard of care. Flexibility in shift patterns is essential, as the role requires working across various shifts to maintain 24-hour care. If you are passionate about nursing and want to make a difference in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to assess care needs and develop care programmes.
• Experience mentoring pre and post registration students.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of patient care to elderly patients.
• Lead the nursing team without direct supervision.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication Skills

Clinical Skills

Education

Nursing Degree

Job description

Job Title: Band 5 Trained Nurse

We are seeking a motivated, enthusiastic, and clinically capable Band 5 Trained Nurse to join our nursing team at Harold White Ward, St Austell Community Hospital. This role involves delivering high standards of patient and rehabilitative care to predominantly elderly patients.

The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational, communication, and clinical skills, and be able to act as a positive role model. The nurse will undertake a range of Early, Late, and Night shifts on a rotational basis to support 24-hour nursing care, 7 days a week. Flexibility to support other hospitals in the locality is also required.

This is a fixed-term position for 1 year to cover maternity leave. Responsibilities include assessing care needs, developing and implementing care programmes, leading the nursing team without direct supervision, and mentoring pre and post registration students and Healthcare Assistants.

About St Austell Community Hospital

• Services focusing on assessment, rehabilitation, and palliative care
• Facilities include inpatient wards, Minor Injury Unit, outpatient department, physiotherapy and occupational therapy, X-ray, community nurse base, and podiatry

About the Trust

We are an NHS community and mental health provider based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, delivering community and hospital-based care to improve physical and mental health, including support for dementia and learning disabilities. We are committed to being a great place to work and provide excellent care.

Additional Information

For detailed responsibilities and person specifications, please see the supporting documents. The application deadline is Friday, 16 May 2025.