Staff Nurse AFU
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Job summary
Acute Frailty Unit Band 5 Registered Nurses We are looking for dynamic enthusiastic Band 5 nurses to work on the Acute Frailty Unit (16 beds) at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. We are situated on the emergency floor and receive direct admissions from the emergency department. The unit is a fast paced medical environment where you can gain a wealth of experience in acute geriatric medicine. We offer excellent opportunities and support for development. The length of stay for patients is approximately 24 to 48 hours. You will gain knowledge around the discharge process. We work closely to our training and development team. We can offer support to newly qualified nurses (DMU students to apply through clearing) Promotion opportunities/ development Clinical and Specialist training, Rotational posts on the Emergency floor Internal rotation shift patterns are available /full time/part time hours. Please contact Ward Sister for Emma Hennessy for further details. emma.j.hennessy@uhl-tr.nhs.uk
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
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:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- 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)
Details
Date posted
11 July 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 5
Salary
£28,407 to £34,581 a year
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
358-5416823-ESM
Job locations
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
Address
Leicester Royal Infirmary
Infirmary Square
Leicester
LE1 5WW
Employer's website
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