Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Registered Nurse to join our team.

St Mary's Hospital sits on an island and our communities are passionate about the care they receive locally, therefore we are looking for a compassionate and dedicated individual to take up this post.

The hospital has one main inpatient ward, providing inpatient and outpatient clinics, minor injury and community care.You need to have a passion for community nursing with an interest in minor injury and ward care, good communication skills and a commitment to providing excellent care as part of the hospital team. You must be responsive to change and be flexible in your approach. A sound knowledge of professional issues will be required.

Opportunities will be offered to the successful candidate to develop in areas of Minor Injury and service development.

An Island Living Allowance of 5% of the salary will be paid to any successful applicant; there is a possibility that single person accommodation may also be available.

Main duties of the job
To deliver, without supervision, effective assessment and treatment of patients utilising an evidence-based approach.

Responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care and clinical interventions, reflecting the needs of patients attending the unit and within the community.

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 5,000 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 10 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.

Details
Date posted: 28 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 201-26-779
Job locations: Isles of Scilly Community Hospital, Belmont, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0LE, United Kingdom

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 and Relevant Experience
Essential

• Current professional registration - NMC
• Professional Qualification relevant to post

Desirable

• ENB or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification

Skills and Aptitude
Essential

• Able to demonstrate accuracy in simple and complex drug calculations
• The ability to manage the caseload in the absence of a senior nurse, on a temporary basis

Desirable

• Leadership skills

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: Isles of Scilly Community Hospital, Belmont, St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0LE, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Hospital and Community Manager
Helen Bosanko-Green
helen.bosanko-green@nhs.net
07545199141

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