Staff Nurse/ODP
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Truro, TR1 3LJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£32,073 to £39,043
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
25 November 2026
13 days leftJob description
The post holder is responsible for the delivery of care and the assessment, development, implementation and evaluation of individual programs of care....
Immediate post anaesthetic care of adults and children undergoing major and minor surgery. Care of high dependency patients, and post procedural interventional radiography patients.
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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
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.
RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
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 ourfacilities, andare 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.
Education/qualifications
Essential: - NMC Registration/AODP Register; - Current qualification at Degree level or working towards
Practical skills
Essential
- Ability to plan and care for a group of patients
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Committed to patient centred care
- To be able to manage own time
- Basic life support
Desirable: - Specialist skills i.e ALS/ILS/HDC/Critical care skills/IV competent
Experience
Desirable: - Experience having worked within a number of specialities
Knowledge
Essential: - Awareness of professional issues; - Good understanding and knowledge of acute nursing care
How to apply
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Provenance
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First seen
11 November 2026
Last checked
12 November 2026
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