Staff Nurse

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

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Job summary

If you are looking for an exciting challenge, then why not join our innovative Emergency Department Team?

We have an exciting opportunity available at the Royal Cornwall Hospital for Registered Nurses to join our committed team in the Emergency Department in the Urgent, Emergency and Trauma Care Group.

We are seeking applications from nurses who have the ability and determination to learn and to gain new skills and competencies and who are motivated to develop the highest standards of care and who are committed to continuous improvement.

Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and have a good knowledge and understanding of clinical standards. 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.

Full and part time hours available.

Main duties of the job

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

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.

Update - NHS employees/applicants of frontline posts at the Royal Cornwall Trust are no longer required to be fully vaccinated against COVID by 1 April 2022. This is pending the public consultation and Parliamentary review announced by the government. We may however request immunisation status but this will not impact working with the Trust

Date posted

23 March 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

156-3844325-A

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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. To plan effective discharge from admission, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, other departments and community services as necessary. To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide research informed, evidence based nursing care. This includes expanded role responsibilities, following appropriate competency based training. To be competent and compliant in the administration of medicines in line with Trust policy. To use electronic patient systems i.e. PAS in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.

For further details, please refer to the attached job description.

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. To plan effective discharge from admission, liaising with the multidisciplinary team, other departments and community services as necessary. To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide research informed, evidence based nursing care. This includes expanded role responsibilities, following appropriate competency based training. To be competent and compliant in the administration of medicines in line with Trust policy. To use electronic patient systems i.e. PAS in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.

For further details, please refer to the attached job description.

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 12 months (this can include student placement)

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 12 months (this can include student placement)

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


Employer's website

https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Charge Nurse

Anthony Smith

01872253115

Date posted

23 March 2022

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£25,655 to £31,534 a year pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

156-3844325-A

Job locations

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ


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