Staff Nurse - Newquay

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+ Care provided at home or close to home.
+ Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
+ Prevention and alternatives to hospital.
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+ Safe, efficient, effective and productive.
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+ Living our values with staff (all voices count).
+ Attract, grow and develop talent.
+ Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.
Great Partner
+ Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
+ Joined-up community services.
+ Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
+ Reduce our impact on the environment.
At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a 'home' office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.
The successful applicant will be an NHS employee and may therefore have contact with vulnerable service users. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it has been necessary to take significant steps to protect the health and safety of our staff, service users and those attending our sites. Unless exempt, we encourage and support staff to be vaccinated as this remains the best line of defence against COVID-19., 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.
Newquay Community Hospital offers a range of services focusing on assessment, rehabilitation and palliative care.
Facilities Include: 19 inpatient beds, Minor Injury Unit, Out-patient department, Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Departments, X-ray Department and Community Nurse Base.

We are looking to recruit a motivated, enthusiastic and clinically capable Band 5 Trained Nurse to join our nursing team for our 19 bedded Ward at Newquay Community Hospital. The Trained Nurse role requires the post holder to be committed to the ongoing development of the ward and multi disciplinary team working. We aim to deliver the highest standard of patient and rehabilitative care to our predominantly elderly patients.
The ideal applicant will possess relevant inpatient ward experience and a good level of organisational, communication and clinical skills relevant to the post and be able to act as a positive role model.
You will be undertaking a range of Early, Late and Night duties on a rotational basis in order to support 24 hour nursing care, 7 days per week. Although based at Newquay Community Hospital, a flexible working approach is required to support other hospitals in the locality as service needs require.
We require motivated, forward thinkers with a "can-do" attitude and a passion for nursing. In return we will support you in your career and involve you in the future development of services.

Working for our organisation
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 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.

Successful applicants will be invited to attend a Selection Day at Carew House, Bodmin on 18th October 2024. This will be a morning or afternoon to be confirmed., At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:
+ Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
+ Protected CPD time for registered staff
+ Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
+ Leadership and Management development programmes
+ Coaching and mentoring opportunities
+ A full clinical induction programme for operational skills
+ Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
+ A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff
+ Individual professional development programmes
Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:
+ Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
+ Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
+ Free DBS checks where required
+ Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
+ NHS Pension Scheme
+ Salary sacrifice car scheme
+ Cycle to work scheme
+ The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.
The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.
If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.
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