Job Description

This is your chance to be part of an amazing nursing team - where patient care is at the centre of everything we do.Do you want to make a difference to each patient's experience of the NHS as they proceed through their journey? The Endoscopy Unit at the Royal Cornwall Hospital is recruiting now and we want you!If you want to work with a fantastic supportive team, where autonomous nursing practice and learning is central to everything we do, then come and join our expanding team and assist us to ensure positive patient outcomes from positive and motivated staff.We would welcome all Registered Nurses as we are committed to going the extra mile for you, as you would for our patients. We work together to create a positive team spirit, recognising achievements and celebrating success. We know that happy patients start with happy staff.Main duties of the jobIf you are looking for professional and personal development then we will support you to achieve this. There is a clear development structure in place, which includes senior ward level nursing within the specialty.About usThe Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is the main provider of acute and specialist care services in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We serve a population of around 500,000 people - a figure that can increase significantly withvisitors during the busiest times of the year. We employ approximately 6,700 staff and have a budget of approximately xc2xa3580 million.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.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.Keeping at the forefront of medical advances, we are continually developing our clinical services as well as our facilities and are committed to maximising the range of specialist care that can be offered locally. Allied to this is a growing reputation for research and innovation.Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust is a research active organisation.It's established South West Clinical School in Cornwall exists to promote clinical academic career opportunities for nurses, midwives and allied health professionals interested in research and evidence-based activities. Read their research paper to find out more.Website: https://www.plymouth.ac.uk/research/clinical-schools/royal-cornwall-hospitals-nhs-trust-clinical-schoolhttps://doi.org/10.1177/17449871231209037DetailsDate posted09 May 2025Pay schemeAgenda for changeBandBand 5Salaryxc2xa329,970 to xc2xa336,483 a year pa pro rataContractPermanentWorking patternFull-time, Part-timeReference number156-7194569Job locationsRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS TrustTruroTR1 3LJJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full 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-regulationWe 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. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full 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-regulationWe 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 SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration

Desirable

• Assessing and mentoring qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional portfolio

Skills / ExperienceEssential

• Basic Computer Skills
• A minimum of six months experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement)

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate accuracy in simple and complex drug calculation

Person SpecificationQualificationsEssential

• Level 1 Registered Nurse with valid NMC registration / students pending registration

Desirable

• Assessing and mentoring qualification
• Evidence of continuing professional portfolio

Skills / ExperienceEssential

• Basic Computer Skills
• A minimum of six months experience in an acute Trust within the last twelve months (this can include student placement)

Desirable

• Able to demonstrate accuracy in simple and complex drug calculation

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