Job summary
Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 25 September 2026. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed

The Trained 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 patient and rehabilitative care to our predominantly elderly patients. The ideal applicant will possess a good level of organisational, communication and clinical skills relevant to the post and be able to act as a positive role model. You will be undertaking a range of Early, Late, Long Days and Night duties on a rotational basis in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week. Although based at St Austell Community Hospital, a flexible working approach is required to support other hospitals in the locality as service needs require.

Please note: If you are an internal candidate and wanting to apply for this position as a secondment opportunity. Before applying, please ensure you have discussed the post with your current line manager and obtained their agreement to support your release for the duration of the secondment.

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 undertaking the National Vocational Awards.

Harold White Ward is a 23 bedded ward offering a range of services focusing on assessment, rehabilitation and palliative care.

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.

Just over 532,000 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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Details
Date posted: 28 August 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 5
Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year
Contract: Fixed term
Duration: 5 months
Working pattern: Full-time, Part-time
Reference number: 201-26-781
Job locations: St Austell Community Hospital, Porthpean Rd, St Austell, PL26 6AA, 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
Qualifications & Experience
Essential

• RGN 1st Level Registration
• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Evidence of team working

Desirable

• ENB or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
• Experience of working within a community hospital and working in care of the elderly
• Leadership skills
• First Degree or Diploma (or working towards)

Skills and Aptitude
Essential

• Well organised. Confident. Aware of limitation of role. Insight into NHS changes

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: St Austell Community Hospital, Porthpean Rd, St Austell, PL26 6AA, United Kingdom
Employer's website: https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact: Ward Manager Emma Palmer emma.palmer1@nhs.net 01726873058

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.