About this role
Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic RMN/RGN to join our award-winning team on Garner Ward (Dementia Inpatient Services).
This job is currently only open to people who already work for the NHS in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly.We are committed to supporting our dedicated staff, so only current employees of the following organisations can apply:
Cornwall Foundation Trust Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust Cornwall and Isles of Scilly Integrated Care Board If you do not currently work for one of these NHS organisations, your application will not be considered at this time.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will provide effective and efficient clinical leadership within the defined clinical area, ensuring care delivery meets and addresses the issues of spirituality, equality and diversity and rights in accordance with good practice and legislation. Act as a role model for junior staff in a manner that positively reflects the values of the organisation in a way that will ensure effective communication pathways exist with internal and external stakeholders aimed at developing current models of care. The post holder will be expected to engage and motivate colleagues to generate and implement ideas to nurture a culture of quality improvement.
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 health. We 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 bases. Some 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 Devon. As 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 view a detailed job description and person specification, including the main responsibilities of this role, please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications Essential
Current professional registration - NMC. Significant experience post qualification. RMN/RGN Degree level qualification relevant to ward setting supplemented by specialist training and development or equivalent experience
Desirable
Experience of working in a supervisory role
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Proven leadership skills. Able to prioritise workload and manage stress in self and others. Proven IT skills with application to practice. Proven organisational skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer details Employer name Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address Bodmin Hospital
Boundary Road
Bodmin
PL31 2QT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)