Job summary
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Staff Nurse to join our team at the Fletcher Inpatient Unit. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of our service users by delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

As a Staff Nurse, you will be responsible for the assessment of care needs, and for developing, implementing, and evaluating individualised programmes of care. You will also act as a designated named nurse for a number of patients, ensuring continuity and excellence in care delivery.

Main duties of the job

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for patients in line with clinical standards.
• Provide named nurse responsibility for allocated patients.
• Offer leadership, supervision, and support to junior staff--both qualified and unqualified--during shifts.
• Ensure efficient and effective use of resources to maintain high standards of care.
• Contribute to teaching and supporting nursing and non-nursing staff.
• Deputise for the Clinical Team Leader and Unit Manager when required.

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.

Approximately 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 increase the numbers of people who use out services.

Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Qualifications
Essential

• Professional Registration - NMC
• Professional qualification RMN, RNLD, RGN

Desirable

• To act as an assessor for learners. Having the mentoring qualification or being willing to work towards this qualification and attending mentorship updates as required
• Experience of working with people with complex and challenging needs

Skills and Aptitude
Essential

• Able to engage individuals with complex needs and/or their carers in the admission process
• Excellent communication skills, including verbal and written communication

Desirable

• Able to contribute to training offered to carers, family and other professionals and colleagues

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.
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website.