Job summary
Do you want....
- To ensure that our patients receive quality care?
- Bespoke development opportunities?
- To enhance your motivation and passion in your work?
- To be part of a forward facing research driven Trust?
- Yes? ....Then come and be part of the Specialist Medicine team to deliver 'Caring at its Best'
There are few careers that are as rewarding as one in the NHS, or that gives you the opportunity to work with such a variety of people. Specialist Medicine offers you the opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of patients and their families.
At UHL we actively recruit people of all ages, backgrounds and levels of experience. This helps us understand the different needs of the patients and provide the best possible service.
We have a substantive Band 7 vacancy on ward 22 Leicester General Hospital
You will also be expected to work Long Day: 07.30 - 20.00 and Night: 19.30 - 08.00 as service needs indicate
As ward Sister you will be expected to work Monday to Friday 07.30 - 15.30
At the interview you will be asked which vacancy you are interested in.
Main duties of the job
As Ward Sister you will
- Take 24-hour accountability and responsibility for your ward area
- Be visible, accessible and responsive to the needs of service users, patients, carers and the public.
- Provide direction, effective and inspirational leadership to the nursing and multi-disciplinary team (including ancillary and clinical support staff) within your area for which they are accountable.
- Act as an expert clinical practitioner providing through themselves and their ward team an excellent quality of care to patients and service users.
- Act as a clinical and managerial role model within the ward team, directorate and across the wider organisation.
- Take responsibility for the provision of a supportive learning environment for all students on placement within the ward /unit for which they are responsible.
- Practice clinically in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for a defined caseload. You will be ward based and practice clinically at least 50% of your working time.
This is a responsible and rewarding role, with a direct impact on patients' lives.
The successful candidate will be based at the LRI. With the support of the matron team they will be expected to take on the role of Medical Bleep Holder and ensure safe staffing across the Specialist Medicine Wards to provide seamless support for patients.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
o We focus on what matters mosto We treat others how we would like to be treatedo We are passionate and creative in our worko We do what we say we are going to doo We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
See Supporting Documents for a more detailed job description and person specification.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The right candidate will
- Possess a calm and supportive manner
- Work well as part of the MDT,
- Have 2 years experience at Band 6.
- Show dedication, motivation and a willingness to take on new challenges
- Have a proven record of leading change and improvement on the ward and undertaking audits
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Be adept at leading a team
- Able to act on your own initiative to ensure an excellent standard of individualised patient centered care on your war
Ideally the potential candidates for this role will have experience caring for patients with medical conditions, although this is not essential as a full Induction Programme will be available and tailored around any previous nursing experience you may have. This includes opportunities to gain credits from the RCN, Leicester and De Montfort Universities.
On top of your basic salary, you will receive
- at least 27 days' holiday each year,
- NHS Pension Scheme including Life Assurance
- Option to buy/trade in Annual Leave
- 25 year Long service award
- Salary Exchange arrangement offering applicable Tax, National Insurance and Pension savings on new cars, cycles and on-site living accommodation
- Exclusive Salary Maxing Benefits Portal to access benefits from home or work
- Generous Maternity / Paternity / Adoption and Shared Parental leave
- Flexible Working
- Free travel via Hospital Hopper across the three Hospital sites
- AMICA staff counselling service
- Slimming World classes
- Self-referral to Physiotherapy
- Emotional Resilience workshops
- Onsite fruit and veg stalls
Please read the job description and Person Specification for further information
Job description
Job responsibilities
The right candidate will
- Possess a calm and supportive manner
- Work well as part of the MDT,
- Have 2 years experience at Band 6.
- Show dedication, motivation and a willingness to take on new challenges
- Have a proven record of leading change and improvement on the ward and undertaking audits
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills
- Be adept at leading a team
- Able to act on your own initiative to ensure an excellent standard of individualised patient centered care on your war
Ideally the potential candidates for this role will have experience caring for patients with medical conditions, although this is not essential as a full Induction Programme will be available and tailored around any previous nursing experience you may have. This includes opportunities to gain credits from the RCN, Leicester and De Montfort Universities.
On top of your basic salary, you will receive
- at least 27 days' holiday each year,
- NHS Pension Scheme including Life Assurance
- Option to buy/trade in Annual Leave
- 25 year Long service award
- Salary Exchange arrangement offering applicable Tax, National Insurance and Pension savings on new cars, cycles and on-site living accommodation
- Exclusive Salary Maxing Benefits Portal to access benefits from home or work
- Generous Maternity / Paternity / Adoption and Shared Parental leave
- Flexible Working
- Free travel via Hospital Hopper across the three Hospital sites
- AMICA staff counselling service
- Slimming World classes
- Self-referral to Physiotherapy
- Emotional Resilience workshops
- Onsite fruit and veg stalls
Please read the job description and Person Specification for further information
Person Specification
Education/Experiance
Essential
- RGN - First Level
- Ongoing prof development
Desirable
- Educated to Degree level
- Medicine Experience
Leadership
Essential
- Ability to motivate ward / Dept teams
- Example of good leadership
Desirable
- LEO or Band 6 Grade Development Program.
- Management of staff sickness absence
Patient & User Involvement
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of pro actively seeking patient and public feedback
Person Specification
Education/Experiance
Essential
- RGN - First Level
- Ongoing prof development
Desirable
- Educated to Degree level
- Medicine Experience
Leadership
Essential
- Ability to motivate ward / Dept teams
- Example of good leadership
Desirable
- LEO or Band 6 Grade Development Program.
- Management of staff sickness absence
Patient & User Involvement
Essential
Desirable
- Experience of pro actively seeking patient and public feedback
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.
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).
Additional information
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.
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).
