Job summary
We are looking to recruit a Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse for the Duchess of Cornwall Renal Unit, Treliske Hospital, Truro. The role of the Deputy Sister / Charge Nurse is pivotal within the team and we are looking for someone who has strong leadership skills, a proactive approach to problem solving, the ability to respond quickly to challenges, excellent haemodialysis skills and has extensive experience of providing a high standard of professional, effective patient centred care within this speciality.
The successful candidate will have a development plan to complete their managers passport and deputise for the unit Manager when required.
Main duties of the job
To work as an experienced, skilled member of the team, providing a high standard of holistic patient centred care to patients and families.
Ability to promote patient centred care and establish good relationships with patients and carers.
To communicate effectively at all levels with the multidisciplinary team.
To be able to take charge on a shift by shift basis.
To manage a team of both registered and unregistered nursing staff.
To be able to act as the lead nurse in an emergency situation.
To Identify and develop extended roles.
To be able to manage the patient flow within the department with consideration to target delivery.
Demonstrate a "can do attitude" consistent with RCHT values.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. Our three main sites are Royal Cornwall Hospital Truro, St Michael's Hospital Hayle and West Cornwall Hospital Penzance, our staff and services are available across the region.
The Trust employs 5,000+ staff, has a budget of £380 million and 750 beds. We work with health and social care organisations -including NHS Kernow and NHS England- to ensure local healthcare needs are met. We provide acute medical, surgical and specialist services to around 500,000- which can increase significantly during busy holiday periods.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we continually develop clinical services and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care offered locally.
We can offer you a rewarding career in a supportive working environment. We have extensive educational links to help you realise your full potential and develop skills to provide outstanding healthcare to the local community.
Enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a place that offers surfing beaches and fishing harbours to beautiful countryside and historic towns. With clean air, plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities and excellent schools, colleges and universities (including adult education) it is the ideal place for families and for you to develop your own career.
Job description
Job responsibilities
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
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
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Mentor qualification or working towards
- Degree or relevant experience
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Post registration course in relevant speciality or working towards / willingness to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in the speciality
- Experience of mentoring
- Understanding of the professional and current issues in nursing.
Desirable
- Understanding of audit and research methodologies
- Previous management experience
- Experience of assessing students
- Knowledge of TPE
Skills
Essential
- Effective managerial, leadership and organizational skills
- PDR training
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse
- Mentor qualification or working towards
- Degree or relevant experience
Desirable
- Management qualification
- Post registration course in relevant speciality or working towards / willingness to undertake.
Experience
Essential
- Post registration experience in the speciality
- Experience of mentoring
- Understanding of the professional and current issues in nursing.
Desirable
- Understanding of audit and research methodologies
- Previous management experience
- Experience of assessing students
- Knowledge of TPE
Skills
Essential
- Effective managerial, leadership and organizational skills
- PDR training
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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