Senior Staff Nurse Uk Sponsorship Available
Job Description
Senior Staff Nurse – Renal Unit
The Senior Staff Nurse will provide the highest standard of nursing care to patients and their families, ensuring a welcoming, safe, and caring environment. The role involves planning, assessing, implementing, and evaluating individualized care programs for patients, while supervising other staff in daily care activities.
Key responsibilities include acting as an advocate for patients and their families, ensuring they have the information and support needed to make informed decisions, and guiding them to appropriate services. The Senior Staff Nurse will also contribute to the development and maintenance of clinical skills, ensuring evidence-based, holistic care is provided.
Confidence in decision-making and the ability to develop expanded roles are essential. The post holder will have an understanding of all medications used within the unit and will be required to complete relevant drug administration training. Clinical practice will be evidence-based, aiming to deliver the best possible patient care.
Collaboration within the multidisciplinary team and with community services is vital to ensure the highest standard of care for patients. The Senior Staff Nurse will be expected to undertake first on-call duties during nights and weekends.
About The Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT):
RCHT is the main provider of acute and specialist care in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, serving a population of approximately 500,000, which swells with visitors during peak times. With a workforce of around 6,700 staff and a budget of £580 million, RCHT is a teaching hospital, collaborating with the University of Exeter Medical School, University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School.
The Knowledge Spa, located at the Royal Cornwall Hospital site, serves as a hub for medical and nursing education and professional development for health professionals across various disciplines.
RCHT is committed to staying at the forefront of medical advancements, continuously developing its clinical services and facilities, and expanding the range of specialist care provided locally, while building a growing reputation for research and innovation.
To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
As an NHS employee, you must successfully complete the following checks:
Identity Verification
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-regulation
Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working arrangements; please discuss this during the interview.
Sponsorship may be available but is not guaranteed.
