If you are looking for an exciting challenge, then why not join our Trauma Unit?
We have an exciting opportunity available at the Royal Cornwall Hospital for a Registered Nurse to join our committed team on the Trauma Unit. The Trauma Unit is a 54 bedded Trauma and Orthopaedic unit, which cares for patients pre-operative and post-operative. The Trauma Unit has a fantastic MDT approach and a wide variety of patients.
We are seeking applications from 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.
Successful applicants will have excellent communication skills and 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.
Main duties of the job
1. To work as a skilled member of the nursing team.
2. To provide a high standard of compassionate patient centred care.
3. To lead and supervise the work of other qualified and unqualified staff within the team.
4. To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
5. 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.
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.
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.
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
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
Desirable
* 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
Desirable
* Experience/good understanding of Trauma Orthopaedics
Employer details
Employer name
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
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