Senior Staff Nurse (Paediatric Emergency Department)

We are seeking to recruit individuals to join our existing team of paediatric nurses. The Paediatric Emergency Department is a vital component of the trust this post is aimed at maintaining our strong leadership team at the Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust. We strive to deliver high quality care to our patients 24 hours a day.

The senior team is committed to providing high quality care for all of the patients and developing and leading all nurses in the Emergency Department. If you like to be busy, are enthusiastic and keen to develop and learn, enjoy a good team atmosphere and enjoy the challenge of working in ED we would like to hear from you.

We offer a supportive, exciting and challenging work environment that is committed to providing high quality care for our patients and to the development of our staff. We have a structured in house training plan to ensure continued professional development.

The role will include weekends twilight shifts and bank holidays. Full local induction and competency-based training is in place.

Main duties of the job

Working as Senior Staff Nurse in the Paediatric Emergency Department alongside the senior ED nursing team.

Providing senior oversight to the Paediatric Department and supporting the Band 7 with management responsibilities of the team.

Ability to promote patient centred care and establish good relationships with patients andcarers.

To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.

To be able to take charge of the department in the absence of senior staff.

To act as a lead nurse in an emergency or Trauma in Resus.

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

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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
• Occupational Health clearance
• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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We reserve the right to close this advert early.

We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.

We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered Nurse with current registration.
• Possession of degree or in the process of obtaining.

Desirable

• Assessing & Mentoring qualification.
• NVQ Assessors course.
• ATLS (observer) course or other recognised trauma course. ILS, ALS, PALS.

Experience

Essential

• Substantive experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Experience of supervising and assessing students.

Desirable

• Previous experience in the relevant specialty
• Previous ward management experience.

Knowledge

Essential

• Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing.
• Understanding of the importance of research and evidence based practice Awareness of cultural needs
• Basic knowledge of computer skills

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust

Truro

TR1 3LJ

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156-6749352