Job summary
Staff Nurse - Gastroenterology and Liver Unit
This is your chance to be part of an amazing dynamic Specialist Services and Surgery Team where patient care is at the centre of everything we do.
Can you make a difference to each patient's experience of the NHS?
The Gastroenterology and Liver Unit at The Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro are recruiting now and we want you!
This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours per week.
Main duties of the job
The Gastroenterology and Liver Unit is a busy and interesting unit with lots of variation and experience opportunities. The nursing staff are supported by a fantastic team, all of which are keen to share their expertise. There is ample opportunity to learn new and widen your skill base.
We 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.
About us
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 - 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 £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.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse you will be a key player of theteam in decision making for promoting safe discharges and liaising with Ambulance crews ensuring safe, effective maximum communication. We are seeking to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic people that want to ensure the highest of quality in nursing care whilst respecting patients privacy and dignity. Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and have a good knowledge and understanding of clinical standardsand the discharge process in the Hospital. You must be able to work on your own initiative and also be an excellent team player whilst being prepared to develop as an individual and support others to develop.
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
Job description
Job responsibilities
As a Registered Nurse you will be a key player of theteam in decision making for promoting safe discharges and liaising with Ambulance crews ensuring safe, effective maximum communication. We are seeking to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic people that want to ensure the highest of quality in nursing care whilst respecting patients privacy and dignity. Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and have a good knowledge and understanding of clinical standardsand the discharge process in the Hospital. You must be able to work on your own initiative and also be an excellent team player whilst being prepared to develop as an individual and support others to develop.
For further information about this role please see the attached job description and person specification.
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration
- Evidence of professional portfolio
Desirable
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of six months' experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include a student placement)
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Experience within the speciality
Person Specification
Education
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration
- Evidence of professional portfolio
Desirable
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of six months' experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include a student placement)
- Basic computer skills
Desirable
- Experience within the speciality
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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