Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity at the Royal Cornwall Hospital for a Staff Nurse to join our committed team on the Medical Day Unit within the specialty of Specialist Services & Surgery.
To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to assist in the provision of high standards of holistic care to patients.
To assist in timely safe administration of treatment.
To understand the clinical standards including medicines management.
To assist in the creation of a welcoming, caring, and safe environment for the patients.
To communicate effectively with the multi-disciplinary team.
Part time - 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday, no weekends, no night duty, and no bank holidays)
Main duties of the job
Assist in the provision of the highest standard of nursing care for the patients.
Develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary.
Ensure competent clinical skills of phlebotomy and cannulation is maintained.
Understanding of all drugs used in the unit and to undertake relevant drug administration training.
Help ensure clinical practice is evidence based.
Use the Patient Administration System (PAS) in accordance with Trust policy and procedure.
Assist in ensuring the safety of the unit, actively participating in clinical audit, clinical risk and quality issues, including reporting of critical incidents.
Assist in the preparation of patient details and pre procedure checks are completed including blood sampling prescription completed by consultant the day before attendance.
Ensure timely admission and discharge of patient activity is recorded on the SWIFT, a discharge summary is completed to the GP.
Demonstrate a professional approach to work, acting in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct.
Have knowledge of and adhere to unit and Trust policy and professional standards and assist in ensuring that team members do likewise.
Ensure documentation is complete and up to date, in line with NMC and Trust guidelines.
Identify own learning needs and ensure own professional development is maintained by keeping up to date with practice development.
Supervise and orientate learners and new staff, when requested.
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
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Work health assessments
- Criminal record check standards
- Right to work checks
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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.
We reserve the right to close this advert early, or when the allocated number of applications has been reached. Please submit your application at the earliest opportunity.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration
Desirable
- Evidence of professional portfolio
- Assessing & Mentoring qualification. Commitment to obtain assessing / mentoring qualification
Experience
Essential
- A minimum of six months experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement)
Desirable
- Experience within the speciality
Skills
Essential
- Understanding of evidence based practice to enhance care
- Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing.
- Understanding of the importance of research and evidence based practice
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 .
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 .
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website .
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ