Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Registered Nurse - Newquay Inpatients

The closing date is 15 January 2026

Job summary

This post is open to newly qualified professionals and those returning to practice, and we welcome applications from individuals at the start of their career or re-entering the workforce.

Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 23rd January 2026. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.

Do you have a passion for rehabilitation and a desire to improve the patient's rehabilitation journey?

We are looking for Registered nurses who want to deliver high standards of compassionate care.

We can offer you the opportunity to work with a fantastic team and to enhance both your assessment skills and discharge planning knowledge whilst looking after patients with multiple co morbidities. You will be part of an established supportive nursing team and work as part of our wider multi-disciplinary team.

If you would like to hear more, we welcome both telephone enquiries and informal visits.

Night working contracts will be considered, and we would welcome this to be discussed with us. There will be an expectation to rotate onto day shift periodically.

You are welcome to come and meet the team at an informal visit please ring Gemma Taylor- Ward Manager to arrange or if you require any further info 01637 834806

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.

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.

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-26-010

Job locations

Newquay Community Hospital

St Thomas Road

Newquay

TR7 1RQ


Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Job description

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 NMC Professional Registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Evidence of team working

Desirable

  • ENB or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
  • Leadership Skills
  • Experience of working within a community hospital and working in care of the elderly ENB 941 an advantage
  • First Degree or Diploma (or working towards)
Person Specification

Education / Qualifications and Relevant Experience

Essential

  • Current NMC Professional Registration
  • Evidence of ongoing professional development
  • Evidence of team working

Desirable

  • ENB or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
  • Leadership Skills
  • Experience of working within a community hospital and working in care of the elderly ENB 941 an advantage
  • First Degree or Diploma (or working towards)

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).

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.

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

Newquay Community Hospital

St Thomas Road

Newquay

TR7 1RQ


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Newquay Community Hospital

St Thomas Road

Newquay

TR7 1RQ


Employer's website

https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Ward Manager

Gemma Taylor

gemma.taylor43@nhs.net

01637834806

Details

Date posted

05 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

201-26-010

Job locations

Newquay Community Hospital

St Thomas Road

Newquay

TR7 1RQ


Supporting documents

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