An opportunity has arisen for a full time post as a Deputy Ward Leader on the Emergency Surgical Unit and working closely with The Same Day Surgical Assessment Unit.

The Emergency Surgical Unit is a busy emergency surgical receiving ward within Treliske Hospital. It works closely with The Emergency Department, GP services and The Same Day Surgical Assessment Unit to look after Cornwall's acute surgical emergencies.

We are looking for someone who can lead, motivate and enthuse the team to deliver high quality care in what can sometimes be a very busy environment.

You will gain numerous skills whilst working on the unit, managing the care of the acute surgical patients. High priority is creating bed flow between the lounge, emergency department and the ward. Close communication with the ward, bed managers and doctors, ensuring the safety of the patient at all times.

This position is a working 37.5 hours per week. Days, Nights, Weekends and Bank Holidays.

Main duties of the job

To provide clinical leadership to a designated nursing team and ensurethe 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 patientcare 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.

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

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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.

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Person Specification

Qualification

Essential

• Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration
• 2 years post registration experience

Desirable

• Degree in Health Studies

Experience

Essential

• Significant post grad experience

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospital

Truro

TR1 3LJ

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156-6752551