About this role
Job summary
To be part of a team of lead nurses in Critical Care providing effective, professional nursing leadership and direction for the nursing workforce and the wider department team.
Through ownership of their clinical area be accountable for developing, implementing, driving, and monitoring the Quality & Safety agenda and to monitor standards across clinical areas in leadership exchange/partnership initiatives.
You will be joining a team of B7 Lead Nurses within Critical Care. Each one having ownership and accountability for designated areas of responsibility, with an expectation of an ability to manage all aspects of unit management required. The role will retain clinical care and leadership and will involve direct patient care.
This role has been approved for advertising; however, it is also being assessed as a suitable alternative employment opportunity. As a result, the vacancy may be withdrawn or there may be a delay before shortlisting can begin.
This role is open to all applicants. However, in line with Cornwall First recruitment principles, initial shortlisting will prioritise applicants from Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, and the Integrated Care Board for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Main duties of the job
This is your chance to be part of a dynamic, passionate and highly specialised nursing team within our Critical Care Unit. Now more than ever our team are at the forefront of patient care so there is no better time to make an impact as part of our senior leadership team.
You will be part of the band 7 team providing effective, professional nursing leadership and direction for the nursing workforce and the wider department team.
The Band 7 leadership team work together to support the Clinical Matron in delivering the Trust's strategic plan and drive service improvements. We want you to bring innovative and progressive ideas to improve patient care and contribute to the strategic development of the clinical area.
You will be an inspirational leader and provide direction to the wider department team as well as acting as a role model for excellence. As a clinical expert you will also be flexible in your approach, have outstanding communication and organisation skills and most importantly have our Trust values at the forefront of your nursing vision.
Cornwall is an area of outstanding natural beauty and the stunning coastline is at your fingertips. We work hard as a team and actively promote a healthy work-life balance.
We are very happy to talk informally during your application or would be happy to provide a tour of our unit. Please contact for further information.
About us
The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. It serves a population of around 470,000 people, a figure that can increase significantly with visitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately £740 million.
RCHTis responsible forthe provision of services at three main sites with approximately 780 inpatient beds:
Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
We are a teaching hospital in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as ourfacilities, andare committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.
The Knowledge Spa on the Royal Cornwall Hospital site is the base for medical and nursing as well as ongoing education for health professions in clinical and non-clinical roles. This plays a vital part in attracting and retaining highly skilled teams of doctors, nurses and other health professionals who support the care of well over half a million people each year.
Job description Job responsibilities
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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:
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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
Professional Qualifications Essential
RN and/or RM Registration Educated to degree level. Critical Care/Intensive care course and completed Step 3 competency. Paediatric Experience/evidence of pursuing paediatric competency.
Desirable
Possession of relevant mentorship/education/ teaching certification. Speciality post registration certificate or equivalent.
Prior Critical Care Experience Essential
Evidence of experience within Critical Care. Evidence of leading a team
Desirable
Performance development review participation and training attended.
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 Critical Care
Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Truro
TR1 3LJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.royalcornwall.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)