Job summary An exciting opportunity has arisen on Lanyon Stroke Unit, we are a 22 bedded unit providing stroke rehabilitation to our community.
Plan to decant to a new build Stroke Unit onsite early next you have an interest in stroke and would like to join our dynamic multi-disciplinary team we would love to hear from you.Opportunities for self development and stroke specific training available and supported.
Main duties of the job To work as a skilled member of the nursing To provide a high standard of compassionate patient centred To lead and supervise the work of unqualified staff within the teamo To communicate effectively at all levels within the multi-disciplinary To be able to take charge of the ward in the absence of senior nursing staff, as deemed appropriate by the Ward Manager or Matron 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.
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.
Job description Job responsibilities To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Current professional registration - NMC Professional qualification -RN Level 1 Desirable Mentoring Qualification Skills and Aptitude Essential Good record keeping skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills Basic computer skills Able to demonstrate accuracy in simple and complex drug calculation Willingness to undertake all relevant mandatory training