About this role
Job summary
Here at the Royal Cornwall Hospital, we are committed to excellence. This includes the services that we provide to our patients and the support we give to our staff. In order to ensure that we continue to deliver excellent nursing care, we are currently recruiting qualified paediatric nurses to join our dynamic nursing team.
As part of our team, you will be supported in your own professional development, and encouraged to take personal ownership for the high levels of care we provide to our patients and their families.
The acute paediatric area consists of the following:
Fistral - 10 beds for medical and surgical patients aged 11-16 years;
CLIC - 4 cubicles for children and young people with cancer and leukaemia
Harlyn - 8 day beds for surgical and medical.
Polkerris - 12 beds for children and young people with both medical and surgical problems.
Paediatric Assessment Unit for assessment and initial management.
Paediatric High Dependency Unit - 3 level two beds.
The successful candidate may be provided with the exciting opportunity to rotate between all of these areas.
If you are a highly motivated nurse, who would like to further your experience and continue to develop your nursing career, we would love to hear from you. Please watch our video and contact us if you would like further information:
Nurse Maddy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZZOt6DH68k
Main duties of the job
To work as a skilled member of the nursing team to provide a high standard of holistic family centred care to the children and families.
To promote family centred care and establish good relationships withchildren and their families.
To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary team.
About us
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that rises significantly during peak visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro St Michael's Hospital in Hayle West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance As a teaching hospital, we are proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals while continually strengthening our own services.
Education and lifelong learning are central to who we are. The Knowledge Spa, located on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non-clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams who support the care of more than half a million people every year.
We are driven by one clear ambition - Outstanding Care for One and All - care that's safe, kind and high-quality, for every patient and every staff member. We are RCHT.
Job description Job responsibilities
PLEASE 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-regulation
We 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.
Person Specification
Qualification Essential
On part 8 or 15 of the NMC register. HDU Qualification
Desirable
Acute Paediatrics
Experience Essential
Previous Paediatrics experience HDU experience
Desirable
Post registration experience of caring for children with health needs, such as tracheostomies, enteral feeding, medication administration, oxygen therapy .
Knowledge & Skills Essential
Can recognise a deteriorating child and understand the escalation process Experience of advising families and professionals regarding a child or young persons condition and care needs.
Desirable
Evidence of additional training e.g. Paediatric Observation, Venepuncture, cannulation, ECG Evidence of updating continuing professional development Intravenous trained and competent
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
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 Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Treliske
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)