Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
About
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.
The Trust is responsible for the provision of services at three sites (comprising approximately 750 beds):
* Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro
* West Cornwall Hospital, Penzance
* St Michael's Hospital, Hayle.
The Trust has teaching hospitals status as part of the Peninsula College of Medicine and Dentistry (PCMD) and University of Exeter Medical School. Keeping at the forefront medical advances, the Trust is continually developing its clinical services and is committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site, the Cornwall base for medical students and the University of Plymouth Faculty of Health and Social Work, has further enhanced a strong reputation for training and education. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining the Trust's highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who care for well over half a million patients each year.
Reflecting the high standards of care on offer, recent patient surveys have shown that over 90 per cent of patients rated their overall experience of the services as excellent, very good or good.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Contact
Address: Royal Cornwall Hospital, Treliske, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3LJ
Contact Number: 01872 255755 option 2, option 1
Key details
Location
Site: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Town: Truro
Postcode: TR1 3LJ
Major / Minor Region: Cornwall
Contract type & working pattern
Contract: 12 months (x1 full time 37.5 hours per week Fixed Term roles until 31/07/2026)
Hours: Full time - 37.5 hours per week
Salary
Salary: £29,970 - £36,483 pa pro rata
Salary period: Yearly
Grade: (Band 5)
Specialty
Main area: Emergency Department
Job overview
Paediatric Staff Nurse - Emergency Department
x1 full time 37.5 hours per week Fixed Term role until 31/07/2026.
If you are looking for an exciting challenge, then why not join our innovative Paediatric Emergency Department Team?
We have an exciting opportunity available at the Royal Cornwall Hospital for Paediatric 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.
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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.
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.
Working for our organisation
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.
Detailed job description and main 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
* Occupational Health clearance
* Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
* Right to work in the UK
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.
Thank you for your application if you have not received a reply within 21 days of the closing date you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be aware that your application and related documents will be retained confidentially for a period of 12 months.
It is vital that you provide full and accurate details of your current immigration status on the application form. To work in the UK all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require a visa - we may be able to provide sponsorship, but this is not guaranteed.
Benefits include optional pension and life assurance and a dedicated Childcare Co-ordination Team.
We are committed to ensuring our staff are developed, engaged and supported to work in different ways to support the ever-changing environment in which we operate.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust is a non-smoking organisation.
Should you require an alternative format of this application form (such as Braille, audio or large print), please telephone 01872 255755. In submitting an application form, you authorise Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust to confirm any previous NHS service details via the Electronic Staff Record Inter Authority.
Royal Cornwall Hospital is an Equal Opportunities employer.
Applicant requirements
You must have appropriate UK professional registration.
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
* Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration
* Commitment to obtain assessing / mentoring qualification
Desirable criteria
* Evidence of professional portfolio
* Basic computer skills
Skills
Essential criteria
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Basic computer skills
Experience
Essential criteria
* Previous experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement)
Knowledge
Essential criteria
* Understanding of evidence based practice to enhance care
Documents
* Job Description & Person Specification
Further details / informal visits contact
Name: Melanie Griffiths
Job title: Sister
Email address: [email protected]
Telephone number: 01872253115
Additional information: Hannah Collerbone - Senior Sister on Tel: 01872 253115
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