Job overview
We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and clinically capable Band 5 Trained Nurse to join our nursing team for our 22 bedded Ward on Harold White Ward at St Austell Community Hospital. 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 and Night duties on a rotational basis in order to support 24-hour nursing care, 7 days per week. Although based at Launceston Community Hospital, a flexible working approach is required to support other hospitals in the locality as service needs require.
We require motivated, forward thinkers with a “can-do” attitude and a passion for nursing. In return we will support you in your career and involve you in the future development of services.
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.
St Austell Community Hospital offers services focusing on assessment, rehabilitation and palliative care.
Facilities Include: • 2 in-patient wards - Harold White and Heligan • Minor Injury Unit • Out-patient department • Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Departments • X-ray Department • Community Nurse Base • Podiatry
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.
We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
- Cornwall Foundation Trust
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board
If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see ‘supporting documents’.
Person specification
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Well organised. Confident. Aware of limitation of role. Inisght into NHYS changes
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)
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This advert is for Staff Nurse - Heligan Ward 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 Permanent. The application deadline is 12 Jul 2026.
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