Kernowflex; Bank Staff Nurse

Overview

Kernowflex (Bank) Staff Nurse

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our flexible workforce supporting the hospital and colleagues to provide excellent patient care. There are full and part time opportunities available working various shift patterns including weekends, nights and bank holidays. This is a Zero hours contract.

Kernowflex (Bank) Staff Nurse
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our flexible workforce supporting the hospital and colleagues to provide excellent patient care.

• To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, provide a high standard of compassionate patient-centred care, lead and supervise the work of other qualified and unqualified staff within the team and 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.

The 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. 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. We are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally, with a growing reputation for research and innovation. Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research-active organisation.

The 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.

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• Date posted: 20 January 2026
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 5
• Salary: £31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rata
• Contract:
  
  Bank
• Working pattern:
  Flexible working
• Reference number:
  
  -C
• Job locations:
  Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ

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• To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
• Identity Checks
• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
• Work health assessments
• Criminal record check standards
• Right to work checks

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• Competitive rates of pay with increments.
• Access to the NHS pension scheme.
• Opportunities to work across various departments and sites, gaining knowledge and experience.
• Unsocial hours enhancements (where applicable).
• A flexible working pattern to suit you.
• Opportunities for further training (all paid for) and progression into permanent posts.
• Paid annual leave quarterly pro rate of working time directives.
• Weekly pay.
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing mandatory training.

• Essential
• Qualifications:
  
  Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• Skills:
  
  Good record keeping, ability to plan, prioritise and evaluate nursing care in accordance with NMC Principles;
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge:
  Understanding of evidence-based practice to enhance care

• Disclosure and Barring Service Check:
  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and a DBS submission will be made.
• Certificate of Sponsorship:
  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome.
• UK Registration:
  Applicants must have current UK professional registration.

Employer:

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address:
Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, TR1 3LJ

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