Staff Nurse

Job summary

We are looking for experienced Registered Nurses (RN) with the passion, drive and commitment to provide 'caring at its best' to join our Specialist Medicine teams at University Hospitals of Leicester. We are currently recruiting for our Care of the older person and General Medicine wards across the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Leicester General Hospital and Preston Lodge To apply you must have an active UK NMC PIN and experience of care within a UK Healthcare setting or via UK University placements

Main duties of the job

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for a group of patients. Assist in and contribute to the management and organisation of a ward/clinical area. Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care. Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members. Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families. Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.

About us

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: high-quality care for all, being a great place to work, partnerships for impact, and 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, we are inclusive, and we are one team 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: https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

Job responsibilities

PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION FOR DETAILS OF THE BELOW: -Delivery of effective health care within the organisation -Establishing effective leadership and communication -Continuing education, professional and personal development -Clinical governance, reduction of risk, audit and research -Management and use of resources and information -Maintaining a safe environment and quality

Person Specification

Communication

Essential

Well written application form with little evidence of over-using AI displays interest in speciality applied for Training &

Qualifications · Essential

RGN 1st or 2nd Level. Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile Have experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and/or assessing their practice. ? Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.

Desirable

Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent

Experience · Essential

Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for. Experience will be dependent on the post/ward requirements at the time of recruitment. Professional development noted experience of supporting new learners in the workplace Planning and Organization

Essential

Ability to made decisions and prioritise a clinical patient workload. Understands the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi-disciplinary team EDI Essential displays EDI throughout application form Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours

Essential

Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Interview Trust's Values and Behaviours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This 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 Sponsorship

Applications 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 Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).