Registered Nurse - Stratton Community Hospital
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 17th January 2025. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed.
We are looking to recruit motivated, enthusiastic and clinically capable Band 5 Trained Nurse to join our nursing team for our 17 bedded Ward at Stratton Community Hospital. The Trained Nurse role requires the post holder to be committed to the ongoing development of the ward and multi-disciplinary team working. We aim to deliver the highest standard of patient and rehabilitative care to our predominantly elderly patients.
The ideal applicant will possess a good level of organisational, communication and clinical skills relevant to the post and be able to act as a positive role model.
You will be undertaking a range of Early, Late and Night duties on a rotational basis in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week. Although based at Stratton Community Hospital, a flexible working approach is required to support other hospitals in the locality as service needs require.
We require motivated, forward thinkers with a "can-do" attitude and a passion for nursing. In return, we will support you in your career and involve you in the future development of services.
Main duties of the job
1. The assessment of care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of care in the ward setting.
2. To be a team leader and provide all forms of nursing care without direct supervision.
3. To provide mentorship to pre and post registration students and Healthcare Assistants undertaking the National Vocational Awards.
About us
We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health. We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.
We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.
Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.
We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases. Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Current professional registration - NMC
* Experience of working within a community hospital and working in care of the elderly
Personal Qualities
* Ability to work as part of an effective team
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.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
£29,970 to £36,483 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata
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