Staff Nurse Inpatients

Staff Nurse - Helston Inpatients

The closing date is 03 March 2026

We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and clinically capable Band 5 trained nurse to join our nursing team for our 25 bedded Ward at Helston Community Hospital. 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 and Night duties on a rotational basis in order to support 24-hour nursing care, 7 days per week. Although based at Helston Community Hospital, a flexible working approach is required to support other hospitals in the locality as service needs require.

We require motivated, forward thinkers with a "can-do" attitude and a passion for nursing. In return we will support you in your career and involve you in the future development of services.

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.

Key responsibilities:

• Assessment of care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of care in the ward setting.
• Act as a team leader and provide all forms of nursing care without direct supervision.
• Provide mentorship to pre‑ and post‑registration students and Healthcare Assistants undertaking the National Vocational Awards.
• Support the development of services and future services within the ward.

Helston Community Hospital offers a range of services focusing on assessment, rehabilitation and palliative care.

• 25 inpatient beds
• Minor Injury Unit
• Out‑patient department
• Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Departments
• Community Nurse Base

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 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.

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

• Evidence of ongoing professional development
• Evidence of team working
• ENB or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification
• 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)

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

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.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust