Practice Development Nurse

3 weeks ago


Truro Cornwall, United Kingdom Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Full time

There is an exciting opportunity to become a band 6 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse at Royal Cornwall Hospital.


Zennor Ward is a ward within Specialty Medicine at the Royal Cornwall Hospital. We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, energetic and motivated person to assist the Charge Nurse / Ward Sister to lead the nursing teams. The successful applicant will be able to provide high quality clinical care and support to patients and teams. You will possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, be able to demonstrate leadership and managerial skills as well as possessing some clinical expertise in acute renal and endocrine pathology and treatment.


To be clear, this isn't just about being the nurse in charge, this is about creating a positive culture to enable quality care, effective patient flow and to progress the ward staff to continue with our high levels of care and compassion. Quality, compassionate, professional and effective care is the aim for all of our patients. To help provide effective, professional nursing leadership and direction for the nursing workforce and wider ward / department team.


With the support of the Charge Nurse / Sister, to be accountable for driving the Quality and Safety agenda, including the SAFER bundle.


To assist the Charge Nurse / Sister in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient management of all workforce and financial resources.


Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is the biggest provider of healthcare services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. 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.


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 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 support the Charge Nurse / Sister in the recruitment and retention of a skilled, competent and effective nursing workforce.


To provide an innovative and progressive attitude to the continual improvement of patient care through research and evidence based practice.


To set a high standard of compassionate patient centred care.


Please talk to us at interview about any flexible working arrangements you would prefer or require. Ability to lead the shift when required in the absence of senior staff



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