Staff Nurse - Fracture Clinic

Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust; Truro; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cornwall is inviting applications for a Registered Nurse in the Fracture Clinic. The role demands excellent communication skills, leadership abilities, and a commitment to high standards of patient care. The candidate should have valid NMC registration and basic computer skills, with previous experience in an acute Trust being beneficial. This opportunity also supports continuous professional development and may offer flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration.
• Commitment to obtain assessing or mentoring qualification.
• Previous experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months.

Responsibilities

• Work as a skilled member of the nursing team.
• Provide a high standard of compassionate patient centred care.
• Lead and supervise the work of other staff.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration

Commitment to obtain assessing / mentoring qualification

Evidence of professional portfolio

Job description

If you are looking for an exciting challenge, then why not join our Fracture clinic.

We have an exciting opportunity available at the Royal Cornwall Hospital for a Registered Nurse to join our committed team in the Fracture Clinic. We see a large range of patients with broken bones or post op. We have a very busy dressings clinic so an interest in wound care would be an advantage.

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 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.

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 clinic in the absence of senior nursing staff, as deemed appropriate by the Clinic Sister / Charge Nurse or Clinical Matron.

Mondays 08:30 - 18:30

Tues - Fri 08:30 - 16:30

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.

Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.

It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.

Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-school

https://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037

Job responsibilities

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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

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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.

Qualifications

• Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration
• Commitment to obtain assessing / mentoring qualification
• Evidence of professional portfolio
• Basic computer skills

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Basic computer skills

Experience

• Previous experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement)

Knowledge

• Understanding of evidence based practice to enhance care
• Experience/good understanding of Trauma Orthopaedics

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.