Staff Nurse

Truro, Cornwall
£31,049-37,796 per year
Permanent
Part-time

6 hours ago

Staff NurseThere is an exciting job opportunity for a registered nurse on Wheal Prosper Ward as part of Specialist Services and Surgery.Our specialty makes us an exciting and ambitious, forward thinking department that provides holistic, multi-professional care. We are currently involved in several quality improvement projects which include: Pressure ulcer prevention, SAFER care bundle and ward accreditation.Wheal Prosper Ward is 12 bedded isolation unit consisting of all side rooms. We are a small but welcoming team and uphold trust values. We pride ourselves on being a welcoming, vibrant, and caring team dedicated to upholding the trust values whilst delivering excellent, holistic care and treatment for our patient's.We treat a wide variety of infections, most recently leading the fight during the global pandemic of corona virus. We also nurse patients with a wide variety of other infection including clostridium difficile, MRSA and TB. The ward is ever evolving with each current changesMain duties of the jobWe are passionate about palliative / end of life (EOL) care and strive to provide an excellent palliative care service.We also work effectively with the multi-disciplinary team including physiotherapists and occupational therapists to plan timely discharge and reduce hospital burden.Wheal Prosper strives for clinical excellence and strongly supports the progression of clinical skill sets to optimise patient outcomes. We are developing a strong link nurse network with the aim of creating local experts within the team who can cascade knowledge and information to improve standards. We also provide enhanced personal protective equipment training which varies from infection to infection.About usThe Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £580 million.We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles.Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-schoolhttps://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternPart-timeReference number156-7394710Job locationsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS TrustTruroTR1 3LJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPLEASE 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-regulationWe reserve the right to close this advert early.We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPLEASE 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

Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration

Desirable

Assessing & Mentoring qualification

ExperienceEssential

A minimum of six months experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement)

KnowledgeEssential

Understanding of evidence based practice to enhance care
Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing
Understanding of the importance of research and evidence based practice

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration

Desirable

Assessing & Mentoring qualification

ExperienceEssential

A minimum of six months experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement)

KnowledgeEssential

Understanding of evidence based practice to enhance care
Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing
Understanding of the importance of research and evidence based practice

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