Are you ready for the next step in your career? Are you an aspiring leader, who is ready to support and develop a team of nurses in providing the highest standard of care to patients?

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have experience in the care of patients requiring trauma or orthopaedic treatment. Commitment, energy and drive are essential in being successful in this demanding role

Our Trauma Unit 2 is a busy 28 bedded ward providing care for Trauma and Orthopaedic patients on the emergency pathway. We work within a strong multi-professional team to ensure the best outcome is achieved for our patients.

Candidates must be experienced registered practitioners who can provide evidence of personal and professional development and who will be committed to the trust values and ward standards whilst supporting and developing a team.

It is essential that the post holder has a good understanding of the dynamics of team work, as they will be expected to work closely within the multidisciplinary team in the delivery of care. The post holder must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, a positive outlook, enthusiasm and the ability to learn and develop new and existing management skills.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensure the provision of high quality nursing care to patients and carers.

To act as a role model and expert clinical practitioner

To assist in the safe, effective and efficient management of the department within allocated resources

To promote a progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice

The deputy ward sister/charge nurse will have delegated responsibility for the running of the unit in the absence of the manager in the following areas such staff recruitment and retention, delivery of care plans and risk assessments, medication management and the development of the service. Included in this role will be management and administration functions to ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the unit.

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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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• 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/Experience

Essential

• Diploma in Adult Nursing

Desirable

• Degree in Adult Nursing

Experience

Essential

• Managerial experience

Desirable

• Previous Band 6 experience

Skills

Essential

• Evidence of problem solving, managing people, supervisory skills

Desirable

• orthopaedic nursing experience, acute nursing experience, rostering experience

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

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156-6498498