Job summary Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 17th April 2025. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed. Boscawen Ward at Falmouth Hospital achieved a Gold Award in the Aspire Accreditation. The applicant must have a clear passion for nursing and the ability to act as a positive role model. In return we will support you in your ongoing professional development. We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic, and clinically capable nurse to join our team on the 22-bedded Boscawen Ward at Falmouth Community Hospital. The Staff 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 care to all our patients. This includes rehabilitative care andend of life care. The ideal applicant will possess a good level of organisational and communication skills. Discharge planning experience and relevant clinical skills desirable, but training will be provided. The shifts are day duties from 07:30 - 20:00. Night shifts are 19:30 - 08:00. These shifts are on a rotational basis to support 24-hour nursing care, 7 days per week. 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. About us We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability. We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK. Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff. We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner. Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon. As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increase the numbers of people who use out services. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum/Pro rata Contract Fixed term Duration 12 months Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 201-25-255-A Job locations Boscawen Ward Trescobeas Road,Falmouth Falmouth TR11 2JA Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents Person Specification Experience Essential RGN 1st Level Registration (NMC) Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of team working Desirable Desira ENB or equivalent teaching & assessing qualification 1st Degree or Diploma (or working towards) Leadership skills Experience of working within a community hospital and working in care of the elderly ENB 941 an advantage Essential Essential Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of team working Desirable Experience of working within a community hospital and working in care of the elderly ENB 941 an advantage Person Specification Experience Essential RGN 1st Level Registration (NMC) Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of team working Desirable Desira ENB or equivalent teaching & assessing qualification 1st Degree or Diploma (or working towards) Leadership skills Experience of working within a community hospital and working in care of the elderly ENB 941 an advantage Essential Essential Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of team working Desirable Experience of working within a community hospital and working in care of the elderly ENB 941 an advantage Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Address Boscawen Ward Trescobeas Road,Falmouth Falmouth TR11 2JA Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)