Job summary Staff Nurse - Tintagel Ward If you are looking for an exciting challenge, then why not join our fantastic team. We have an exciting opportunity available at the Royal Cornwall Hospital for Registered Nurses to join our committed team on Tintagel ward in the Acute and Emergent Medicine Group. Tintagel is a 29 bedded ward for neurology and eldercare. Our nurses are trained and supported to be able to look after our patients with clinical needs that include patients with acute neurological conditions, traumatic brain injuries, tracheostomy's, chest wall injuries and spinal injuries. We are also supported on the wards by neuro therapy teams to ensure our patients are supported in the early stages of their rehabilitation. We are a very dedicated team that strive to offer the best care for our patients and their needs. We are seeking applications from Registered Nurses who have the ability and determination to learn and to gain new skills and competencies and who are motivated to develop the highest standards of care and who are committed to continuous improvement. This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours per week. Main duties of the job To work as a skilled member of the nursing team. To provide a high standard of compassionate, patient-centred care. To lead and supervise the work of other qualified and unqualified staff within the team. To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team. To be able to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior nursing staff, as deemed appropriate by the Ward Leader or Clinical Matron. Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and have a good knowledge and understanding of clinical standards. You must be able to work on your own initiative and also be an excellent team player whilst being prepared to develop as an individual and support others to develop. About us The 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 withvisitors 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. Date posted 31 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 156-7005548 Job locations Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Truro TR1 3LJ Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE 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 Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Job description Job responsibilities PLEASE 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 Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants. We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 1 registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration/Student pending registration Commitment to obtain assessing/mentoring qualification Desirable Evidence of professional portfolio Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication Basic computer skills Experience Essential Previous experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement) Knowledge Essential 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 Specification Qualifications Essential Level 1 registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration/Student pending registration Commitment to obtain assessing/mentoring qualification Desirable Evidence of professional portfolio Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication Basic computer skills Experience Essential Previous experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement) Knowledge Essential 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 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)