Band 5 Bank Nurse (RGN, RMN, RNLD)

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust

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Job summary

Are you looking for a change of area or simply need more flexibility to manage your work/life balance? Then working for the Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust Bank may be just the answer!

The Trust Bank provides cover to Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. This incorporates hospitals and Community Services in the following areas:

Loughborough

Coalville

Hinckley

Lutterworth

Market Harborough

Melton Mowbray

Rutland

Leicester City Centre

Glenfield

If you can be flexible in your work availability this increases the chances of us matching shift requirements to your availability. We do have a variety of shift patterns available.

Applications will be processed as you apply so please don't wait until the closing date to apply.

Main duties of the job

Due to the nature of Bank work we cannot offer work to Nurses who have not completed their preceptorship. If you are currently going through your preceptorship an application can still be made and we would hold your start until the course was completed and evidenced.

If you are looking for flexible work that can fit around your other commitments, then this could be just what you're looking for?

In return for your hard work and your professional, caring and reliable service we offer:

Competitive pay plus various enhancements
First choice of available shifts
Paid annual leave as a 12.5% uplift on your basic rate of pay
Access to the NHS or NEST pension schemes if eligible
Free training and development opportunities including supervision
Experience gained by working in a variety of environments.
Assistance with your registration revalidation
Free uniform

Please note that our Bank work does not cover the Leicester Royal Infirmary, Glenfield General Hospital or the Leicester General Hospital.

If you have any queries please email lpt.jobs@nhs.net

About us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serves over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

Here at LPT, our values are Compassion, Respect, Integrity and Trust, which we keep at the heart of everything we do.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information are contained in the attached document titled Information for Applicants.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.

Date posted

10 May 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year

Contract

Bank

Duration

1 days

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

C9313-23-0030-JP

Job locations

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust

Bridge Park Road

Thurmaston

Leicester

LE4 8PQ

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of clients/service users
Assisting and contributing in 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.
Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of clients/service users and their families.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of clients/service users
Assisting and contributing in 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.
Act as a clinical and professional role model, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of clients/service users and their families.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Level 1
Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months
Hold/be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification or have a planned start date for this

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates a strong interest in providing patient centre nursing care and patient education

Desirable

6 months post registration

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Registered Nurse Level 1
Evidence of continuing professional development within the last 12 months
Hold/be working towards an NMC approved mentoring qualification or have a planned start date for this

Experience

Essential

Demonstrates a strong interest in providing patient centre nursing care and patient education

Desirable

6 months post registration

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.