Job overview
The 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 job
work 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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- 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
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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 specification
skills
Essential
- 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
essentila
Essential
- level 1 registered and in date PIN number with NMC
Desirable
- 6 months acute NHS hospitalexperience
short listing
Essential
- level 1 registered and in date PIN number with NMC
Desirable
- 6 months acute NHS hospitalexperience
Current active NMC registration
Essential
- level 1 registered and in date PIN number with NMC
Desirable
- 6 months acute NHS experience
- clinical skills of cannulation and venepuncture
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This advert is for Medical Day Unit Nurse with Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust in Truro, South West, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Nurse (adult and children) role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 prior experince will be taken into considertaion. The contract type is Permanent: part time 0.61 wte or 23 hour working two long days during a 5 day working week Day shift only no BH or weekends. The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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