Registered Nurse - 1 year FTC

Posting date:	23 December 2025
Salary:	£36,933.00 per year
Additional salary information:	£36933.00 a year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	06 January 2026
Location:	Hayle, TR27 4HW
Company:	NHS Jobs
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	B0266-25-0018

Summary

To provide the highest standard of evidence based research informed nursing care for all patients To plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care 3 To supervise and support members of the ward team to ensure that all patients receive the appropriate care To provide a high standard of compassionate patient centred care. To maintain a compassionate, caring and safe environment for all To act as an advocate for the patients and their families and or carers, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate. To plan effective discharge from admission, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, other departments, social and community services as necessary. To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide research informed, evidence-based nursing care. This includes expanded role responsibilities, following appropriate competency-based training. To be competent and compliant in the administration of medicines in line with Hospice policies. To use various electronic patient systems i.e. EPMA in accordance with Cornwall Hospice Care policy and procedure. In the absence of senior staff take charge of the shift. This would include maintaining the correct skill mix of staff for patient dependency, bed management, utilisation of time and equipment To participate in staff appraisal as appraisee and as an appraiser of junior staff members. To participate in Clinical Supervision. To actively contribute to the educational and practical training of learners and Health Care Assistants Maintain patient, family, carers and staff confidentiality at all times within the NMC code. To supervise student / learner / unqualified nurses and demonstrate skills as a mentor providing a good learning environment To participate in both informal and formal teaching of all staff Participate in further training and to maintain a commitment to professional development, ensuring own personal practice is relevant and competence is maintained. Ensure that mandatory training is always up to date in line with Cornwall Hospice Care policy. Contribute to the development of the team, providing feedback, coaching and support as necessary and appropriate. Act as a role model for junior staff and provide encouragement for motivation in order to achieve clinical goals for service. Maintain own continuing professional development portfolio. To lead and supervise the work of 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 To be productive and cost efficient in the delivery of patient centred care. To assist in ensuring that patient safety is a key priority within the daily discharge of duty: actively participating in clinical audit / research, clinical risk and quality issues and the reporting and initial management of incidents. Be aware of own sphere of clinical competence and responsibilities and work within that sphere. Work within the NMC Code Participate in the annual staff appraisal process. Provide appropriate coaching and support for junior staff members, contributing to the continuous professional development and safe practices of the team. Actively participate in and be proactive in contributing to clinical supervision. Assist in ensuring that patient safety is a key priority within the daily discharge of duty: actively participating in clinical audit / research, clinical risk and quality issues and the reporting and initial management of incidents. Support the clinical team in setting, monitoring, and developing standards of care, policies and procedures. Ensure that all data protection and GDPR rules are always adhered to. To co-ordinate care involving members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that planned care treatments are carried out and that multidisciplinary team members are informed of changes in the patients condition. Demonstrate professional, courteous, and compassionate communication skills with patients and their relatives carers. Development and maintain effective relationships with all staff and volunteers, the community Team, other professionals, and external agencies. Using good communication Persuasive and negotiating skills to communicate sensitive complex information. General This job description is intended to provide an outline of the duties and responsibilities of the post and is not exhaustive and may be amended periodically as necessary. The post holder may be asked to undertake other duties within the general level and scope