Acute & Emergency Medicine Recruitment Event - Staff Nurse

OverviewMain area Acute & Emergency Medicine Grade Band 5 Contract Permanent HoursFull timePart time37.5 hours per week (However part-time opportunities are also available) Job ref 156-7551851Employer Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Town Truro Salary £31,049 - £37,796 pa pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/11/2025 23:59Acute & Emergency Medicine Recruitment Event - Staff NurseBand 5Job overviewAcute & Emergency Medicine Recruitment Event - Staff NurseRoyal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is holding a recruitment event for our Acute & Emergency Medicine care group near youIf you are interested in working for RCHT, where respect, compassion, honesty, and teamwork are our core values then apply for the role below and start your journey with us today.Once the job closes, applicants will be shortlisted and will be invited to a face-to-face invitation only event in December 2025, if essential criteria is met.We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.We look forward to receiving your applicationMain duties of the jobTo 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 able to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior nursing staff, as deemed appropriate by the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse or Clinical Matron.Working for our organisationThe 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.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:Identity ChecksProfessional registration and qualification checksEmployment history and reference checksOccupational Health clearanceSatisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service checkWe reserve the right to close this advert early.We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.Person specificationQualificationsLevel 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registrationCommitment to obtain assessing / mentoring qualificationEvidence of professional portfolioExperienceA minimum of six months experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement)Experience in the specialitySkillsAbility to plan, prioritize and evaluate nursing care in accordance with NMC PrinciplesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAble to demonstrate accuracy in simple and complex drug calculationAbility to work as part of an effective teamBasic computer skillsKnowledgeUnderstanding of evidence based practice to enhance careUnderstanding of professional and current issues in nursingUnderstanding of the importance of research and evidence based practiceTo be able to share and teach knowledge and experience to other healthcare professionalsThank you for your application if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination TeamWe are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.Should you require an alternative format of this application form (such as Braille, audio or large print), please telephone 01872 255755In submitting an application form, you authorise Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter AuthorityRoyal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.Employer certification / accreditation badgesYou must have appropriate UK professional registration.This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Application numbersPlease be aware we reserve the right to close this vacancy when we have received a sufficient number of applications. #J-18808-Ljbffr