Staff Nurse - Launceston Inpatients

NHS; Launceston; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Launceston is seeking a Staff Nurse for inpatient services. The role involves assessing patient care needs and providing mentorship to students. Applicants must be flexible and committed to delivering high standards of care in a community hospital setting. A relevant nursing qualification and experience in elderly care are essential for this position. Competitive salary of £31,049 to £37,796 per annum offered.

Qualifications

• Evidence of ongoing professional development.
• Evidence of team working.
• Experience of working within a community hospital.
• Experience in care of the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop care needs for patients.
• Lead a nursing team and provide care without supervision.
• Mentor pre and post registration students.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Clinical skills

Flexibility

Confidence

Education

ENB or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification

First Degree or Diploma (or working towards)

Job description

Staff Nurse - Launceston Inpatients

The closing date is 05 October 2025

Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 17th October 2025. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.

The Trained Nurse role requires the post holder to be committed to the ongoing development of the ward and multi disciplinary team working. We aim to deliver the highest standard of patient and rehabilitative care to our predominantly elderly patients. The ideal applicant will possess a good level of organisational, communication and clinical skills relevant to the post and be able to act as a positive role model. You will be undertaking a range of Early, Late and Night duties on a rotational basis in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week. Although based at Launceston Community Hospital, a flexible working approach is required to support other hospitals in the locality as service needs require.

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly. We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Main duties of the job

The assessment of care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of care in the ward setting

To be a team leader and provide all forms of nursing care without direct supervision.

To provide mentorship to pre and post registration students and Healthcare Assistants undertaking the National Vocational Awards.

Launceston Community Hospital offers a range of services focusing on assessment, rehabilitation and palliative care.

• 18 inpatient beds
• Minor Injury Unit
• Out-patient department
• Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Department
• X-ray Department
• Community Nurse Base
• Podiatry

About us

We\'re an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people\'s physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you\'ll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people\'s homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Just over 532,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Evidence of team working
• ENB or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
• Experience of working within a community hospital and working in care of the elderly
• First Degree or Diploma (or working towards)

Personal Qualities

• Ability to work shifts to meet the needs of the service
• To be flexible to meet service needs

Skills and Aptitude

• Well organised. Confident. Aware of limitation of role. Insight into NHS changes
• Ability to undertake training as required

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.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata