The closing date is 23 July 2026Job summaryThe Medical Day Unit is a busy Monday to Friday 11 spaced, planned clinic. Patients attend at planned timed appointments for specific treatments to manage long term illnesses. MDU is an increasingly growing nurse led clinic providing a service for all adult specilalty services, including biologic medicines ,dynamic blood testing /investiagtions with minor interventions.
Main duties of the jobwork co hesively within a small team
Assess treat/discharge day case patients, take charge of clinical area, safely delegate tasks appropriately,recognise /respond to emergency situations act as a role model/ mentor to junior staff/students. communicate efficiently openly with colleagues Consulatnts patients and family members. adhere to IPAC compliance escalting concerns appropriately
About usRoyal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that rises significantly during peak visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
- Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
- St Michael's Hospital in Hayle
- West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
As a teaching hospital, we are proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals while continually strengthening our own services.
We are committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home. Alongside this, we have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future.
We are driven by one clear ambition - Outstanding Care for One and All - care that's safe, kind and high-quality, for every patient and every staff member. We are RCHT.
Job responsibilitiesPLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
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- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
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We reserve the right to close this advert early.We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.Person SpecificationCurrent active NMC registrationEssential- level 1 registered and in date PIN number with NMC
Desirable- 6 months acute NHS experience
- clinical skills of cannulation and venepuncture
short listingEssential- level 1 registered and in date PIN number with NMC
Desirable- 6 months acute NHS hospitalexperience
essentilaEssential- level 1 registered and in date PIN number with NMC
Desirable- 6 months acute NHS hospitalexperience
skillsEssential- level 1 registered and in date PIN number with NMC
- Clinical skills Phlebotomy and Cannulation desuired but willing to learn on the job
- efficient communication skills
- ability to calculate mathematical calculations to manage medication
- flexible quick thinking and responsive to sudden changes within working environment
Desirable- mentor teaching qualification
- Clinical skills Phlebotomy and Cannulation desuired but willing to learn on the job
- ability to work any day during the week Monday to Friday 07.00-19.30
- willingness to take on a role of link nurse for the Unit
- IT literate with NHS portal systems
Disclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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.
Certificate of SponsorshipApplications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
UK RegistrationApplicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Employer detailsEmployer name: Royal Cornwall Hospitals Trust
Address: Royal Cornwall Hospital Treliske Truro, Medical Day Unit Ground Floor Tremennel Wing RCH Treliske Truro Cornwall TR1 3LJ
Employer contact detailsFor questions about the job, contact:Sister Medical Day Unit, KIM HICKS, kim.hicks@nhs.net, 01872253836
