Job requirements
Essential
4 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Professional Registration - NMC
- Qualifications
Professional qualification RMN, RNLD, RGN
- Skills and Aptitude
Able to engage individuals with complex needs and/or their carers in the admission process
- Skills and Aptitude
Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written communication
Desirable
3 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
To act as an assessor for learners. Having the mentoring qualification or being willing to work towards this qualification and attending mentorship updates as required
- Qualifications
Experience of working with people with complex and challenging needs
- Skills and Aptitude
Able to contribute to training offered to carers, family and other professionals and colleagues
Job overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our team at the Fletcher Inpatient Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our service users by delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, and for developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised programmes of care. You will also act as a designated named nurse for a number of patients, ensuring continuity and excellence in care delivery.
Main duties of the job
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients in line with clinical standards.
- Provide named nurse responsibility for allocated patients.
- Offer leadership, supervision, and support to junior staff—both qualified and unqualified—during shifts.
- Ensure efficient and effective use of resources to maintain high standards of care.
- Contribute to teaching and supporting nursing and non-nursing staff.
- Deputise for the Clinical Team Leader and Unit Manager when required.
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’.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Fletcher Inpatients with Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Bodmin, England. It is listed as a Mental health nurse, Learning disability nurse, Staff nurse, Registered nurse role. The advertised salary is £32073.00 to £39043.00. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 22 Oct 2026.
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