Staff Nurse
- Employer
- Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
- Location
- Truro
- Salary
- £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata
- Closing date
- 16 Oct 2024
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Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
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 registered 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.
This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours per week. However, part-time hours will also be considered.
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.
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.
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
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
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
Desirable
Skills
Essential
Experience
Essential
Knowledge
Essential
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
156-6637823
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 registered 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.
This is a full-time role for 37.5 hours per week. However, part-time hours will also be considered.
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.
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.
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
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
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
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
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
- 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 twelve months (this can include student placement)
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding of evidence based practice to enhance care
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
Any attachments will be accessible after you click to apply.
156-6637823
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