Job overview
Registered Adult Nursing
Please indicate your ward / area / speciality preference at the top of your supporting statement. Please see the attached the 'RN wards and specialities information sheet' about our divisions and the vacancies we have available.
Provisional face-to-face interview date (by invitation only) in June 2026 - date to be confirmed.
This vacancy is for registered adult nursing applicants (please look out for our separate Preceptee vacancy's if you are a newly qualified nurse).
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is holding a recruitment event near you!
If you are interested in working for RCHT, where respect, compassion, honesty, and teamwork are our core values then apply for the role below and start your journey with us today.
At RCHT, we are never standing still. We pride ourselves on being innovative and exciting. As an ambitious organisation, we are continuously looking for ways to enhance and improve the services we offer to our patients and staff alike. We are highly focussed on research and training and we will equip you with the skills and confidence you need to make positive change on your journey with us.
We look forward to receiving your application!
Once the job closes, applicants will be shortlisted and will be invited to a face-to-face invitation only interview in June 2026, if essential criteria is met.
Main duties of the job
To work as a skilled member of the nursing team.
To provide a high standard of compassionate patient centred care.
To lead and supervise the work of other qualified and 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 Sister / Charge Nurse or Clinical Matron.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
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This advert is for Registered Adult Nursing Recruitment Event - June with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 14 Jun 2026.
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