Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
Medical Day Unit Nurse
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The Medical Day Unit
The Medical Day Unit is a busy Monday to Friday 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 specialty services, including biologic medicines, dynamic blood testing/investigations with minor interventions.
Role Requirements
- Work cohesively within a small team.
- Assess, treat/discharge day case patients.
- Take charge of clinical area.
- Safely delegate tasks appropriately.
- Recognise and respond to emergency situations.
- Act as a role model/mentor to junior staff/students.
- Communicate efficiently and openly with colleagues, consultants, patients, and family members.
- Adhere to IPAC compliance and escalate concerns appropriately.
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About Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT)
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.
Our Hospital Sites
- 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.
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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.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits, contact:
- Name: KIM HICKS
- Job Title: Sister Medical Day Unit
- Email Address: kim.hicks@nhs.net
- Telephone Number: 01872 253836
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