An opportunity has arisen for a Band 5 Nurse to join the Urology team at Bodmin Treatment Centre. This role will require 1 day a week at RCHT and 2 days at Bodmin. The successful candidate will be required to carry out their induction at both centres. The applicant must have excellent communication skills and a willingness to learn and undertake new skills. The applicant would work as a skilled member of the team ensuring a high standard of care is delivered to patients attending the Urology Clinic. A background in Surgical/Urology Nursing is desired. This is a part time post working 27 hrs per week each over 3 days. Priority will be given to NHS staff at risk. For further information please contact Melissa Beer- Bodmin Urology Clinic Sister preferred contact via email: Melissa.beer@nhs.net where a call can be arranged if preferred.

Main duties of the job

To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, within the specialities of Urology Surgery and to provide a high standard of compassionate patient centred care.

Ability to promote patient centred care and establish good relationship with children, young people, adults and those with special needs and their carers.

To promote a welcoming, caring and safe environment for the patients.

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 nursing staff, as deemed appropriate by the Department Sister or Clinical Matron

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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• Professional registration and qualification checks
• Employment history and reference checks
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• Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
• Right to work in the UK

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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

• Level 1 registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Desirable

• Has or working towards degree
• Experience in assessing and supervising students

Experience

Essential

• Post registration surgical experience

Desirable

• Previous ward experience
• Urology nursing experience

Employer details

Employer name

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust

Address

Bodmin Treatment Centre

Boundary Road

Bodmin

PL312WT

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