Job summary
Assistant Practitioner
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Wellington Ward at The Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust for a highly motivated Assistant Practitioner.
As an Assistant Practitioner you will be a key player of the team in decision making for the on-going treatment and care. We are seeking to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic people that want to ensure the highest of quality in nursing care whilst respecting patient's privacy and dignity.
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.
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 responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of a cohort of patients, with the supervision and support of other Registered nursing staff.
Main duties of the job
You must be able to work independently, as well as be able to work within a team. You will be expected to record vital signs, venepuncture, ECG's, wound care, spirometry, health promotion and much more.
Come and join our staff that are highly skilled, motivated and focused on delivery and developing patient care.
You will be part of a close, supportive team, taking personal ownership for the levels of care our patients receive. You'll be at the forefront, providing the highest standard of evidence based and research informed care. You'll plan, assess and implement individual care programmes to those who need it most, and maintain a compassionate, caring and safe environment for all.
With our increased importance on continued improvement and development of our acute services, we're as committed to going the extra mile for you, as you do for our patients. We work together to create a positive team spirit, recognising achievements and celebrating success. We know that happy patients start with happy staff. One and all, we care.
This is a full-time position for 37.5 hours per week, working a mixture of long days, nights and weekends.
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 with visitors 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.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.
It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.
Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school
https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037
Details
Date posted
24 November 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 4
Salary
£27,485 to £30,162 a year pa pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
156-7497172
Job locations
The Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
The Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Employer's website
https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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