Band 5 - A&E Nurse - Truro

Job Title : Accident & Emergency Nurse
Banding : Band 5 & Band 6
Location : Truro
Hourly Pay Rate : £17.00 – £32.00 per hour

Pulse Nursing is seeking skilled and experienced Accident & Emergency nurses to join our team at Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust.

As an A&E nurse, you will thrive in a fast-paced environment, working collaboratively with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals to deliver exceptional, patient-centred care. This highly rewarding role offers the opportunity to continuously develop your clinical skills while making a meaningful difference to patients at some of their most critical moments.

PAYE rates are £17.00 per hour for days, £22.00 for nights and Saturdays, and £28.00 for Sundays and bank holidays, or Umbrella rates are £20.00 per hour for days, £25.00 for nights and Saturdays, and £32.00 for Sundays and bank holidays.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care within a busy Accident & Emergency department
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients presenting with acute and emergency conditions
• Work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure timely and safe patient care
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date clinical documentation
• Adhere to NMC guidelines, trust policies, and clinical governance standards
• Respond calmly and effectively in high-pressure and emergency situations

Benefits

• Weekly Pay: Receive your salary weekly for added financial flexibility
• Holiday Pay: Available for PAYE workers
• Payment Options: PAYE, PSC/LTD, or Umbrella payment methods available
• Shift Management App: Book and manage shifts online 24/7
• Training and Development: Access to additional voluntary, high-quality training
• Free Uniforms: Provided for all staff
• Recommend a Friend Scheme: Earn up to £500 per successful referral
• Dedicated Consultant Support: Ongoing guidance from a Pulse Nursing consultant who understands your career goals

Skills & Qualifications

• Valid NMC registration
• Minimum of 6 months’ recent A&E experience within the last 12 months
• Ability to provide two professional references covering the previous 3 years
• Compliance with framework requirements, including DBS and Occupational Health clearance
• Proof of right to work in the UK
• Strong clinical knowledge and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care

Reasonable Adjustments

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please inform our team at the earliest opportunity so we can provide appropriate support throughout your placement.

Important note: We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents of countries listed on the Red or Amber list of the Code of Practice for the International Recruitment of Health and Social Care Personnel in England, based on the WHO Workforce Support and Safeguard List.