Job summary
Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 21st August 2026 (morning or afternoon session to be confirmed).

Cornwall Foundation Trust (CFT) is looking for registered nurses to join our innovative and dynamic organisation. We provide a wide range of mental and physical health services to children, young people and adults across Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, in both community and inpatient settings.

We are proud to be rated 'Good' overall and 'Outstanding' for care, reflecting the exceptional work of our staff.

We are recruiting both RGN and RMN nurses for a variety of inpatient and community roles. There are multiple opportunities to specialise, and we are continually evolving our services and career pathways to support staff development and retention. Whether you are interested in clinical specialism or management, there are opportunities to grow with us.

If you're a registered nurse looking to work in a forward-thinking organisation where your contribution is valued, we encourage you to apply.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available for this role as it does not meet UKVI Skilled Worker visa criteria. Applications requiring sponsorship will not be progressed.

Main duties of the job

• To be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and may be required to teach other nursing and non nursing staff.
• To provide designated named nurse responsibility for a number of patients.
• To provide leadership, supervision and support to junior staff both qualified and unqualified in the absence of the Clinical Team Leader and Unit Manager during the course of the normal shift pattern, and to ensure the efficient and effective use of resources available to deliver a high standard of quality care to service users.

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.

Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential

• Current professional registration - NMC
• Experience of working with patients with complex and challenging needs.
• Previous experience of working in an inpatient environment
• Up to date clinical skills in providing health care to patients in hospital.

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: Various locations throughout Cornwall, Across Cornwall, PL31 2QN, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Clinical Staffing Manager
Samantha Church
samantha.church2@nhs.net
01208834668

Supporting documents
Privacy notice: Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust's privacy notice (opens in a new tab)