Job overview

We are offering an excellent opportunity for a RSCN nurse to develop their skills in an ever-changing environment. We need you to be dynamic, motivated team players and possess excellent verbal and written, communication / people skills. The successful candidates will be expected to deliver high quality care to children and adults, with support within the framework of the multi-disciplinary team.

You will be supported by an experienced inter-professional team which includes nurses, doctors and allied health professionals. We work closely with the paediatric areas of the Trust (including CAU, Paediatric Day case theatres and HDU etc.) and Bristol Children’s Hospital.

As a band 5 RSCN nurse in the department you will predominately work in the paediatric and resuscitation areas of the ED but will be expected to work in all areas of the department as required with support as necessary. This is an internal rotation post; shifts include long days (07:30-20:00) Twilights (14:00-02:00) and nights (19:45-08:15), and shifts may change as the service develops. This is an exciting time for the department and a time for us to invest in change in order to deliver a top class service.

If you are interested in applying for this post and would like to arrange an informal visit please contact Senior Sister Charlotte Durrant Tel: 01752 439923 or email [email protected]

Main duties of the job

·       ***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***

        To provide prompt and efficient treatment of the acutely ill or traumatised patient (both adult & child) and support their relatives.

·         To meet the needs of children and adults in respect of minor illness / injury and the provision of health care advice

·         To develop skills of leadership and act as a role model for other staff members.

·         Contribute to the management of risk, both clinical and financial

·         Ensure effective use of resources and the cost implications on practice.

Contribute toward the continuing development of professional nursing practice in the Emergency Department.

Working for our organisation

We are a people business – where every member of staff matters and can make a difference. Patients are at the heart of everything we do. Joining University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust means becoming part of a team of dedicated staff, who are committed to leading the way through innovation, clinical excellence and great customer care. The Trust has great opportunities for career development in a highly progressive working environment. We offer all of this in a vibrant, modern city with a historic reputation for adventure. PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL COMMUNICATION WILL BE ELECTRONIC, PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL ACCOUNT REGULARLY. If you have any issues with applying online and need additional support including reasonable adjustments with the application process please contact the recruitment team on 01752 432100. We recognise that work life balance is important for our colleagues and so we invite requests from applicants around less than full time/flexible working for our advertised roles. Please contact the recruiting manager to discuss this prior to your application submission. We commit to giving this full consideration in each case. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles, as diversity strengthens our teams. It is sometimes necessary to close vacancies before the closing date. If you have not heard from us within 4 weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.