Job summary
Staff Nurse - Wheal Coates (Kynance)
This is your chance to be part of an amazing nursing team - where patient care is at the centre of everything we do.
Do you want to make a difference to each patient's experience of the NHS as they proceed through their journey for planned elective surgery?
Wheal Coates at the Royal Cornwall Hospital is recruiting now and we want you!
Wheal Coates is mixed specialty surgical ward caring for patients through their elective and emergency pathway journey. We provide care for planned surgery which includes Inpatients and Day-cases across many specialties, for example; Max-Fax, ENT, Ophthalmology, Oral and Vascular, we also care for emergency and medical patients too.
If you want to gain a huge amount of cross specialty surgical care, whilst working with a fantastic supportive team, where autonomous nursing practice and learning is central to everything we do, then come and join our expanding team and assist us to ensure positive patient outcomes from positive and motivated staff.
It is not essential to have worked within Surgery to apply for this position as we would welcome all Registered Nurses as we are committed to going the extra mile for you, as you would for our patients. We work together to create a positive team spirit, recognising achievements and celebrating success. We know that happy patients start with happy staff.
This is a full time role for 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
If you are looking for professional and personal development then we will support you to achieve this. There is a clear development structure in place, which includes senior ward level nursing as well as Clinical Nurse specialists within the Surgical specialty. We also offer simulation training at the point of care, enabling staff to practice and develop acute clinical skills whilst learning about the real values of good teamwork.
About us
Sustainability is integral to the Trust achieving the NHS Net Zero target. All staff are therefore actively encouraged and supported to implement new ways of working within their field of expertise.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide the highest standard of evidence based / research informed nursing care for all patients.
To plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
To supervise and support members of the ward team to ensure that all patients receive the appropriate care.
To maintain a compassionate, caring and safe environment for all.
To act as an advocate for the patients and their families and or carers, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To provide the highest standard of evidence based / research informed nursing care for all patients.
To plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care.
To supervise and support members of the ward team to ensure that all patients receive the appropriate care.
To maintain a compassionate, caring and safe environment for all.
To act as an advocate for the patients and their families and or carers, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration
- Commitment to obtain assessing / mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of professional portfolio
- Basic computer skills
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placemen
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of evidence based practice to enhance care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration
- Commitment to obtain assessing / mentoring qualification
Desirable
- Evidence of professional portfolio
- Basic computer skills
Skills
Essential
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Basic computer skills
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placemen
Knowledge
Essential
- 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 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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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