About this role
Job summary
Are you passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care and supporting patients on their journey to recovery? We're looking for a dedicated and motivated Registered Nurse to join our friendly ward team at Stratton Community Hospital.
You'll play a key role in delivering excellent rehabilitative and nursing care to our predominantly elderly patients, working alongside a supportive multi-disciplinary team that values collaboration, respect and continuous learning.
As part of the team, you will:
Contribute to the ongoing development of the ward and the wider service Provide skilled, compassionate care that promotes independence and dignity Act as a positive role model, supporting colleagues and students in their professional growth
While your base will be at Stratton Community Hospital, we value flexibility- you may occasionally be asked to support neighbouring community hospitals as service needs arise.
If you're an enthusiastic nurse with strong communication, organisational and clinical skills, and you're ready to make a real difference to patients' lives, we'd love to hear from you.
Main duties of the job
The assessment of care needs and the development and implementation of programmes of care in the ward setting
To be a team leader and provide all forms of nursing care without direct supervision.
To provide mentorship to pre and post registration students and Healthcare Assistants undertaking the National Vocational Awards.
Work a rota of early, late and night shifts to provide 24-hour care, seven days a week.
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.
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.
Just over 532,000 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
Qualifications & Experience Essential
RGN 1st Level Registration Evidence of ongoing professional development Evidence of team working
Desirable
ENB or equivalent teaching and assessing qualification Experience of working within a community hospital and working in care of the elderly Leadership skills First Degree or Diploma (or working towards)
Personal Qualities Essential
Ability to work shifts to meet the needs of the service To be flexible to meet service needs
Skills and Aptitude Essential
Well organised. Confident. Aware of limitation of role. Inisght into NHYS changes
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 Stratton Hospital
Hospital Road
Stratton
EX23 9BR
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)