Job summary To work as a skilled member of the nursing team, to provide a high standard of holistic patient centred care. Ability to promote patient centred care and establish good relationships with patients and carers To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team. Main duties of the job To provide the highest standard of nursing care. To plan, assess, implement and evaluate programmes of care for individual patients and to supervise other staff in this activity. To ensure an ongoing welcoming, caring and safe environment is provided for the patient and their carers. To act as an advocate for the patient and family, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate. To start planning discharges from admission, liasing with the multidisciplinary team, other departments and community services as necessary. To develop and maintain clinical skills and knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence based nursing care. This includes expanded role responsibilities, following appropriate training. To be competent in the administration of medication To ensure clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed "best practice". 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. Date posted 15 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 5 Salary £29,970 to £36,483 a year pa pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 156-6909583 Job locations Critical Care Unit Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Truro TR1 3LJ Job description 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 Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 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. Job description 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 Occupational Health clearance Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check Right to work in the UK For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 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 NMC registered nurse Desirable PGCert Critical Care Working towards a post registration qualification in Critical Care Skills Essential IV and NG drug administration Good verbal and written communication skills Able to plan care and manage your time effectively Desirable NIV competent Pain devices PCA/Epidural/RSC Experience Essential Demonstrable adult nursing experience Desirable Experience of caring for post operative adults Experience of caring for acute/critically unwell adults Worked in a Critical Care Unit Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC registered nurse Desirable PGCert Critical Care Working towards a post registration qualification in Critical Care Skills Essential IV and NG drug administration Good verbal and written communication skills Able to plan care and manage your time effectively Desirable NIV competent Pain devices PCA/Epidural/RSC Experience Essential Demonstrable adult nursing experience Desirable Experience of caring for post operative adults Experience of caring for acute/critically unwell adults Worked in a Critical Care Unit Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust Address Critical Care Unit Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)