Job summary Staff Nurse Zennor Ward If you are looking for an exciting challenge, then why not join our fantastic team. We have an exciting opportunity available at the Royal Cornwall Hospital for Registered Nurses to join our committed team on the Zennor Ward in the Acute and Emergent Medicine Group. This is an 28 bedded unit focused on early intervention with the more frail population, focussed on targeted and holistic assessment on rectifying frailty syndromes with an aim to treating and facilitating discharge or onwards flow to other base wards within 72 hours. We work closely with the acute admission teams and emergency department in creating flow and work with a wide MDT including those in the community to ensure safe and supported discharges. This results in a fast paced and exciting ward environment where we as a team ensure quality is not sacrificed. 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. Please note that sponsorship is not guaranteed. Please discuss any sponsorship requirements or working hours per week limits (due to your current visa)that you may have at interview. Main duties of the job 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. To be able to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior nursing staff, as deemed appropriate by the Ward Leader or Clinical Matron. 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. 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 withvisitors 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 22 October 2024 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 Reference number 156-6669994 Job locations 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 Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 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. 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. 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 Work health assessments Criminal record check standards Right to work checks For further information please visit: https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation 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. 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/ Student pending registration Desirable Assessing & Mentoring qualification Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication Basic computer skills Experience Essential Previous experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement) Desirable Experience within the speciality Knowledge Essential Understanding of evidence based practice to enhance care Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing Understanding of the importance of research and evidence based practice Person Specification Qualifications Essential Level 1 registered Nurse with valid NMC Registration/ Student pending registration Desirable Assessing & Mentoring qualification Skills Essential Excellent verbal and written communication Basic computer skills Experience Essential Previous experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement) Desirable Experience within the speciality Knowledge Essential Understanding of evidence based practice to enhance care Understanding of professional and current issues in nursing Understanding of the importance of research and evidence based practice 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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Truro TR1 3LJ Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)