Job overview
Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 21 August 2026. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) is excited to offer opportunities for Staff Nurse within our newly developed Community and Assessment Treatment Unit (CATU) and Same day emergency care (SDEC) which is one of the many ways the NHS is working to provide the right care, in the right place, at the right time for patients.
Patients are admitted direct for assessment from home or emergency department . It aims to benefit both patients and the healthcare system by reducing waiting times and hospital admissions, where appropriate.
Do you enjoy acute nursing and dynamic patient flow? The CATU & SDEC model is an innovative and dynamic patient pathway of which a key aspect is the assessment of the acute patient and treatment of symptoms aiming to return the patient on the same day to their home with the right support. You will be empowered to utilise a range of nursing skills (supported by training) to support patients through a clinical assessment, and ongoing treatment.
You should possess commitment to team working and innovative delivery of excellent standards of care. You will need to be able to demonstrate a real enthusiasm for using extended skills and a desire for on-going professional development.
Main duties of the job
You will be empowered to utilise a range of nursing skills to support patients through a clinical admission, assessment, and ongoing treatment.
There will be opportunities to lead patient care, taking on differing nursing roles on the unit such as the day case referrals and ensuring that patient care is kept to a high standard.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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Person specification
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Well organised. Confident. Aware of limitations of role. Insight into NHS changes
- Ability to undertake training as required
Education / Qualifications / Relevant Experience
Essential
- Professional registration NMC
- Current professional Registration - RGN 1 st Level
- Evidence of ongoing professional development
- Evidence of team working
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Adult Community Services - Bodmin SDEC/CATU with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (community and district) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 Per Annum/Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 09 Aug 2026.
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