Staff Nurse

Truro, Cornwall
£31,049-37,796 per year
Permanent
Full-time

10 hours ago

Make a difference to each patient's experience of the NHS.This is your chance of a lifetime to be part of something big!There is an exciting job opportunity for registered nurses on The Medical Day Unit as part of Specialist Services and Surgery Care GroupMDU is a Planned Treatment Unit. Operating Monday-Friday working hours 07.00-19.30 hrs and we are looking to recruit a Registered Nurse.The Medical Day Unit is within the division of Specialty Services and Surgery. The Unit is laid out with 11 spaces. Three trolley beds and 8 reclining chairs in a treatment bay. The Unit provides care for a variety of patients from Rheumatology, Gastroenterology, Renal, Clinical Sciences, Neurology, Endocrinology, Dermatology Respiratory, Hepatology and supports Research and Development.The Unit provides therapeutic and maintenance care for patients who are planned to attend for a variety of procedures including blood tests, diagnostic investigations, blood transfusion, infusions, including biologic infusion, biopsy, drains and breath tests.Main duties of the jobTo provide the highest standard of compassionate evidenced based nursing care.To meet, greet, electronically record, plan, assess, implement, and evaluate programmes of care for individual patients and to supervise other staff in this activity.To complete discharge summary at end of treatmentTo act as an advocate for the patient and family, providing them with information and support and directing them to the relevant support services where appropriate.To develop and maintain clinical skills of cannulation within one month of employment.To develop and maintain knowledge necessary to provide holistic, evidence-based nursing care. This includes expanded role responsibilities as a link nurse.Administer intravenous medication to the level of competence as defined in PDP.To ensure clinical practice is evidence based or peer reviewed "best practice".To supervise and support members of the Unit team including learners and ensure that all patients receive appropriate timely safe care.To deputise in the absence of the Unit ManagerTo demonstrate a professional approach to work, and act in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct always.To have knowledge of and adhere to Unit and Trust policy and professional standards. To ensure that team members do likewise.About usThe 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 withvisitors 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-schoolhttps://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037DetailsDate posted04 September 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salary£31,049 to £37,796 a year pa pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-timeReference number156-7395307Job locationsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS TrustTruroTR1 3LJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.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

For further information please visit:https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulationWe 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.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

Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration

Desirable

Assessing & Mentoring qualification. Commitment to obtain assessing / mentoring qualification

ExperienceEssential

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

Desirable

Experience within the speciality

KnowledgeEssential

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

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration

Desirable

Assessing & Mentoring qualification. Commitment to obtain assessing / mentoring qualification

ExperienceEssential

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

Desirable

Experience within the speciality

KnowledgeEssential

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

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