Sister / Charge Nurse | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
| Posting date: | 27 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | £49,387 - £56,515 pa pro rata |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 May 2026 |
| Location: | Truro, TR1 3LJ |
| Company: | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7924798/156-7924798 |
Summary
Same Day Medical Assessment Unit (SDMA)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivatedSenior Sister / Charge Nurseto join ourSame Day Medical Assessment Unit (SDMA).
SDMA is a dynamic service delivering rapid assessment, treatment and clinical decision‑making foremergency same‑day medical patients. The unit operates7 days a week, 07:00–22:00 Mon - Friday and 07:00 - 19:30 on Weekends, SDMA plays a key role in supporting patient flow, avoiding unnecessary admissions and delivering high‑quality acute medical care.
This is afast‑paced and clinically demanding environment, caring for patients who are often undifferentiated on arrival. As a senior leader on the unit, you will provideprofessional, clinical and operational leadership, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and compassionate care in line with Trust values, national standards and local pathways.
The post holder will takeshift leadership responsibility, coordinating patient flow, workforce management and clinical priorities, and will work closely with the multidisciplinary team. You will be supported byBand 6 team leaderswho oversee areas of the unit.
This role is ideal for a senior nurse who thrives in acute care, demonstrates strong leadership behaviours, and is passionate about developing same‑day emergency services and supporting staff development.
The leadership element of this role is essential and candidates must be able to demonstrate their skills to:
- Be a role model / effective leader
- Exercise leadership skills to act as a catalyst for change.
- Develop and co-ordinate effective team working
- Communicate on a regular basis with team regarding trust objectives, plans & business developments
This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated, experienced and dynamic nurse to drive the improvement and success of the emergency department.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 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 £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
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.
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.
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. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
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• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK
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We 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.
This advert closes on Monday 11 May 2026