Senior Staff Nurse

3 weeks ago


Isles of Scilly, United Kingdom Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust Full time

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Staff Nurse Band 6 post to cover maternity leave on a 12 month fixed term contract on our MIU ward.

As the nurse in charge, you will liaise with members of the multi-professional team both within the department and beyond, to promote effective communication and to ensure high quality care is delivered to the patient both effectively and efficiently.

You will also be responsible for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in the ward setting and Minor Injury Unit/

The post will consist of day and night shifts with weekend cover and the opportunity to gain community experience.

Previous experience and knowledge of minor injuries and illness is essential.

Main duties of the job

Carry out complex assessments of patients conditions and needs, planning and documenting appropriate care regime. Line management of a team of staff. Be responsible for assessing and recognising emergencies on the ward whilst interpreting information and taking appropriate action and to lead others to do the same.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible and accountable for the assessment of care needs and the development, implementation and evaluation of programmes of care in the ward setting and Minor Injury Unit

To provide leadership, support and supervision to junior colleagues and to act as a role model in the assessing, planning, implementing, evaluation and delivery of a high standard of individualised care to patients and their carers while on the ward, or when appropriate throughout the hospital.

Please see Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the post.

Person Specification

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Current professional registration with NMC Mentorship & Teaching Qualification Professional nursing qualification at degree level Experience of working in Minor Injury

Desirable

Post registration qualification in Minor Injury

Skills & Aptitude

Essential

Experience of teaching/assessing/supervising others in a clinical setting Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing environments

Desirable

Experience in successfully implementing change management strategies

Knowledge & Abilities

Essential

Ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care Knowledge of and able to implement evidence based practice
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