Job summary
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust provides acute medical and surgical services for a population of around 400,000 people. The Trust provides a supportive work environment where knowledge is shared and professional development is encouraged. The Trust has extensive educational links and a flexible learning strategy.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Staff Nurse to join our friendly and enthusiastic team
The successful candidate will assist in providing high quality care to patients / clients within the Eye Unit at Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro.
We are offering the applicant the opportunity to further their professional development in these unique surroundings, creating your own professional development plan within our department to gain a wide range of experience.
This is a full time post - 37.5 hours per week (15 x 10 hour shifts per month)
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.
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.
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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to plan, prioritize and evaluate nursing care
- Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of an effective team
- Basic computer skills
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of six months experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement)
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Assessing and mentoring qualification
Knowledge
Essential
- Demonstrate ability to plan, prioritize and evaluate nursing care
- Demonstrate an understanding of evidence based practice
Skills
Essential
- Ability to work as part of an effective team
- Basic computer skills
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of six months experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement)
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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