Staff Nurse - Garner Unit

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Staff Nurse - Garner Unit

The closing date is 09 February 2026

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our team at the Garner Inpatient Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our service users by delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

As a Staff Nurse, on our acute Dementia Unit, you will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, and for developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised programmes of care. You will also act as a designated named nurse for a number of patients, ensuring continuity and excellence in care delivery.

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.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients in line with clinical standards.
• Provide named nurse responsibility for allocated patients.
• Offer leadership, supervision, and support to junior staff-both qualified and unqualified-during shifts.
• Ensure efficient and effective use of resources to maintain high standards of care.
• Contribute to teaching and supporting nursing and non nursing staff.
• Deputise for the Clinical Team Leader and Unit Manager when required.

About us

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification Education and Qualifications

• Current professional registration - NMC
• To act as a for student university placements. Having the mentoring qualification or being willing to work towards this qualification and attending mentorship updates as required

Experience

• Experience of working with patients with a range of mental health problems.
• Previous experience of working in an inpatient environment.
• Previous recent experience in caring for the elderly with mental health conditions.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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

£31,049 to £37,796 a yearPer Annum/Pro Rata