About this role
Job summary
Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 25 September 2026. 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, Long Days and Night duties on a rotational basis in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week. Although based at St Austell Community Hospital, a flexible working approach is required to support other hospitals in the locality as service needs require.
Please note:If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.
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.
Harold White Ward is a 23 bedded ward offering a range of services focusing on assessment, rehabilitation and palliative care.
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 description 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 Essential
RGN 1st Level Registration Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of team working
Desirable
ENB or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification Experience of working within a community hospital and working in care of the elderly Leadership skills First Degree or Diploma (or working towards)
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Well organised. Confident. Aware of limitation of role. Inisght into NHYS changes
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.
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 Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address St Austell Community Hospital
Porthpean Rd
St Austell
PL26 6AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)