Job overview
Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 24th July 2026 (morning or afternoon session to be confirmed).
Cornwall Foundation Trust (CFT) is looking for registered nurses to join our innovative and dynamic organisation. We provide a wide range of mental and physical health services to children, young people and adults across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, in both community and inpatient settings.
We are proud to be rated ‘Good’ overall and ‘Outstanding’ for care, reflecting the exceptional work of our staff.
We are recruiting both RGN and RMN nurses for a variety of inpatient and community roles. There are multiple opportunities to specialise, and we are continually evolving our services and career pathways to support staff development and retention. Whether you are interested in clinical specialism or management, there are opportunities to grow with us.
If you’re a registered nurse looking to work in a forward-thinking organisation where your contribution is valued, we encourage you to apply.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role as it does not meet UKVI Skilled Worker visa criteria. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be progressed.
Main duties of the job
- To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and may be required to teach other nursing and non nursing staff.
- To provide designated named nurse responsibility for a number of patients.
- To provide leadership, supervision and support to junior staff both qualified and unqualified in the absence of the Clinical Team Leader and Unit Manager during the course of the normal shift pattern, and to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources available to deliver a high standard of quality care to service users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Current professional registration – NMC
- Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs.
- Previous experience of working in an inpatient environment
- Up to date clinical skills in providing health care to patients in hospital.
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This advert is for Bank Registered Nurse (Adult or Mental Health) – Band 5 with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Pro Rata. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 05 Jul 2026.
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