Staff Nurse - Rosewarne Stroke Rehabilitation Unit

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

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the UK seeks a Staff Nurse for their Stroke Rehabilitation Unit. The role involves providing high-quality patient care, leading a team, and ensuring effective communication within a multi-disciplinary environment. Applicants must hold current NMC registration and possess strong communication skills. Competitive salary offered, reflecting experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate stroke rehabilitation patient-centred care.
• Lead and supervise the work of unqualified staff.
• Communicate effectively within the multi-disciplinary team.
• Take charge of the ward in absence of senior staff.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer skills

Accuracy in drug calculation

Willingness for mandatory training

Education

Current professional registration - NMC

Job description

Staff Nurse - Rosewarne Stroke Rehabilitation Unit

The closing date is 08 October 2025

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen on Lanyon (Rosewarne) Stroke Unit. We are a 22 bedded unit providing stroke rehabilitation to our community. Plan to decant to a new build Stroke Unit onsite early next year. If you have an interest in stroke and would like to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team we would love to hear from you. Opportunities for self development and stroke specific training available and supported.

Main duties of the job

• To work as a skilled member of the nursing team.
• To provide a high standard of compassionate stroke rehabilitation patient-centred care.
• To lead and supervise the work of 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 deemed appropriate by the Ward Manager or Matron.

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 568,000 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

• Current professional registration - NMC

Skills and Aptitude

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Able to demonstrate accuracy in simple and complex drug calculation
• Willingness to undertake all relevant mandatory training

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)