The opportunity has arisen for experienced Band 4 nurse Associates to further develop their clinical skills within Endoscopy. This is a challenging and exciting role which encompasses acute clinical skills. It will enable the provision of high-quality patient care and operational management of the department whilst ensuring patient safety and delivery of high quality care. Our unit currently has 5 procedure rooms at Royal Cornwall Hospital and 1 procedure room at West Cornwall Hospital. We also carry out procedures in the Newlyn Unit. We perform inpatient and elective outpatient procedures. The aim of our unit is to consistently provide and maintain high standards of quality care and the successful applicant will need to focus on continued self-education and training to provide this care and act as a role model to others
Participate in the delivery of patient care.
Contribute towards ward / department organisation.
Give support to registered Nurses and Midwives in the provision of a safe and caring environment.
The Band 4 Assistant Practitioner demonstrates a level of skill and understanding which enables them to undertake specific tasks delegated by the Nurse / Midwife in charge and in accordance with relevant procedures, guidelines and policies. They will undertake both routine and specially identified tasks for which they have been trained and assessed as competent.
It is expected that Assistant Practitioners will be able to carry out all of the core competencies outlined in the Assistant Practitioners Governance Framework, but their duties and competencies will vary according to speciality agreed extended competencies. Similar or related duties may be undertaken in support of the ward environment, which are not listed.
Demonstrate throughout all interventions and tasks the six C's of Nursing (Jane Cummins CNO): Courage, Care, Compassion, Communication, Competency and Commitment.
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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We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
We may be able to offer sponsorship but this is not guaranteed.
