Nursing Associate - Truro, United Kingdom - Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Description
This is your chance to be part of an amazing nursing team - where patient care is at the centre of everything we do.
Do you want to make a difference to each patient's experience of the NHS as they proceed through their journey? The Acute Medical Unit at the Royal Cornwall Hospital is recruiting now and we want youIf you are looking for professional and personal development, then we will support you to achieve this.
There is a clear development structure in place, which includes senior ward level nursing as well as clinical nurse specialists involved in delivery of care within the emergency medical speciality.
We actively encourage training and development.
You must be able to work as part of team and autonomously when required, and be committed to delivering care of a high standard.
The Band 4 Assistant Practitioner / Nursing Associate 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.
It is expected that Assistant Practitioner / Nursing Associate 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.
Demonstrate throughout all interventions and tasks the 6 C's of Nursing (Jane Cummins CNO): Courage, Care, Compassion, Communication, Competency & Commitment.
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.
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 ward in the absence of senior nursing staff, as deemed appropriate by the Ward Sister / Charge Nurse or Clinical Matron.
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways. Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require.
While we may not be able to fully accommodate all requests, such requests will not be referenced during the interview scoring process, and we will fully consider and try to accommodate them for successful applicants.
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