Senior Staff Nurse

Job summary

This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:

• Cornwall Foundation Trust
• Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
• Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board

If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (CFT) is excited to offer an opportunity for a Senior Staff Nurse to join our dedicated team at Launceston Community Hospital.

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and supporting patients on their rehabilitation journey? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment with evolving patient needs?

We are looking for a motivated nurse who is committed to team working, innovation, and maintaining excellent standards of care. You will have the opportunity to use your extended skills, contribute to patient flow and service development, and continue your professional growth through ongoing development opportunities.

If you are enthusiastic, compassionate, and ready to make a real difference in patient care, we would love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

On behalf of the Ward Manager, and as the nurse in charge, liaise with members of the multi-professional team both within the department and beyond, to promote effective communication and to ensure high quality care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently

To be responsible and accountable for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in this setting. Initiating assessments and treatments in a nurse led environment.

To provide leadership, support and supervision to junior colleagues and to act as a role model in the assessing, planning, implementing, evaluation and delivery of a high standard of individualised care to patients and their carers while on the ward, or when appropriate throughout the hospital.

To deputise for the Ward Manager in their absence.

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 increases the numbers of people who use our services.