We are hugely excited to present a new role for our Acute Medical Unit. The unit has been under a significant change process recently with the creation of our "medical rapid assessment and treatment area" allowing us to care for the "medical take" in the unit for the first time in years. AMU is a fast paced high energy ward, seeing large amounts of patients who are often undifferentiated in their care journey. We have created a new senior role for the unit of a Sister or Charge nurse who will run the shift (days and nights). UIf you have significant experience in leadership and managing a busy environment this this role may be for you.
We would love to hear from highly motivated senior nurses with who can fulfil the following criteria:
Degree level of education (or working towards) / or relevant demonstrable experience
Current experience of clinical leadership in acute medicine or emergency care
Current NMC registrant.
Post-registration qualification in emergency care – for example - ATNC/ATCC /ALS
Post registration education qualification (or working towards) and mentorship qualification.
This is a full time post working 37.5 hours per week.
The leadership element of this role is essential and candidates must be able to demonstrate their skills to:
- Be a role model / effective leader
- Exercise leadership skills to act as a catalyst for change.
- Develop and co-ordinate effective team working
- Communicate on a regular basis with team regarding trust objectives, plans & business developments
This is an ideal opportunity for a motivated, experienced and dynamic nurse to drive the improvement and success of the emergency department.
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 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 £740 million.
RCHT is responsible for the provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
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.
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.
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. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
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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.
