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Job summary

Main area
Nursing and Midwifrey
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
  • Flexible working
37.5 hours per week
Job ref
358-6844958-CHU
Employer
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Town
Leicester
Salary
£29,970 - £36,483 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
29/12/2024 23:59

Employer heading

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust logo

Staff Nurse

NHS AfC: Band 5

We are actively promoting flexible working options, helping you to manage a work / life balance

Job overview

Ward 43 at the Leicester Royal Infirmary site are 28 bedded wards providing high quality care to patients with a mixture of Gastroenterology needs.

We have Nutritional specialists including the Leicestershire Intestinal failure team (LIFTT), Hepatology and Luminal medical teams.Ìý We care for patients with enteral and parental nutritional requirements, and work closely with the dietetic team. Moreover, there are opportunities to deliver post ascitic drain care.

Main duties of the job

  • Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing andÌýevaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care forÌýgroups of patients.

  • Assist in and contribute to the management and organisationÌýof a ward/clinical area.

  • ÌýActively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.

  • ÌýActively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

  • ÌýWork collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

  • Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring,Ìýassessing and supporting students and learners on placementÌýwithin the clinical area.

Working for our organisation

Our new strategy, developed with the support and feedback of colleagues, patients, and partners, is our compass for the next seven years (2023-2030).

We have four primary goals:Ìý

  • high-quality care for all,Ìý
  • being a great place to work,Ìý
  • partnerships for impact, andÌý
  • research and education excellence

And we will embed health equality in all we do - taking active steps to reduce the avoidable differences in healthcare that some people face, working in partnership with communities.

Our strategy is underpinned by new values and we will work to ensure they are an everyday reality for all:

  • we are compassionate,
  • we are proud,Ìý
  • we are inclusive, andÌý
  • we are one teamÌý

This is an exciting moment as we look to the future with clarity on what we already do well and where we need to focus our energies to make an even bigger difference for the people we serve.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust:

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

  • Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs.

  • Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs

  • Take responsibility for the care needs of individual and groups of patients.

  • Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

  • Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information and maintaining accurateÌý complete nursing records.

  • Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.

please see job description/person specification for further details on the role

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Pre registered nurse or RN with current PIN. No restrictions to practice

Communcation

Essential criteria
  • Good written & verbal communication skills
Desirable criteria
  • Good IT skills

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care

Employer certification / accreditation badges

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/kickstart-scheme-employer-resources/kickstart-scheme-brand-guidelines

Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Charlotte Burdett
Job title
Ward Sister
Email address
[email protected]