Staff Nurse

NHS; Truro; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Eine aufregende Möglichkeit für registrierte und vorregistrierte Krankenschwestern und -pfleger, sich einem engagierten Team im Wellington Ward anzuschließen. Diese Rolle bietet die Chance, in einem positiven Umfeld zu arbeiten, das sich auf die Pflege von Patienten mit akuten und chronischen Atemwegserkrankungen konzentriert. Bewerber aus verschiedenen Pflegehintergründen sind willkommen, um die höchsten Pflege-Standards zu entwickeln. Das Team bietet zusätzliche Schulungsmöglichkeiten in Bereichen wie nicht-invasive Beatmung und venöse Zugänge. Diese Position erfordert hervorragende Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und die Fähigkeit, sowohl selbstständig als auch im Team zu arbeiten, während Sie sich als Fachkraft weiterentwickeln.

Qualifications

• Mindestens sechs Monate Erfahrung in einem akuten Trust innerhalb des letzten Jahres.
• Verpflichtung zur Erlangung einer Qualifikation in der Beurteilung/Mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Bereitstellung ganzheitlicher, multiprofessioneller Pflege für Patienten.
• Entscheidungsfindung für die fortlaufende Behandlung und Pflege der Patienten.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Eigeninitiative

Teamarbeit

Evidenzbasierte Praxis

Education

Level 1 Registered Nurse mit gültiger NMC-Registrierung

Qualifikation in der Beurteilung und Mentoring

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity available at the Royal Cornwall Hospital for Pre Registered & Registered Nurses to join our committed team on Wellington Ward in the Acute & Emergency Medicine Care Group.

Wellington Ward cares for people with acute and chronic Respiratory conditions. We are seeking applications from nurses who have the ability and determination to learn in these specialties to gain new skills and competencies. You will be working on a ward that provides a positive environment to work in, whilst respecting your contribution to work within a specialty that gives you an opportunity to do what you do best, care for patients.

We encourage applicants to be from both acute and non-acute nursing backgrounds and who are motivated to develop the highest standards of care and who are committed to continuous improvement.

This is a part time role for 23 hours per week.

Main duties of the job

Our specialty makes us an exciting and ambitious forward thinking ward that provides holistic, multi-professional care. Wellington Ward is involved in delivering a respiratory higher care service for patients that require that level of support. This will lead to additional training opportunities in non-invasive ventilation, chest drain management, reading ABGs and venepuncture/cannulation. We also provide holistic care for patients with chronic respiratory conditions and work closely with members of the Respiratory Specialist Nursing Team.

As a Registered Nurse you will be a key player of the team in decision making for the on-going treatment and care. We are seeking to appoint highly motivated and enthusiastic people that want to ensure the highest of quality in nursing care whilst respecting patient's privacy and dignity.

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

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.

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration
• Assessing & Mentoring qualification or Commitment to obtain assessing / mentoring qualification

Experience

• A minimum of six months experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement)
• Experience within the speciality

Knowledge

• 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.