Job summary
We are looking for Registered Nurses or Registered Nursing Associates who have a passion for delivering effective , high standards of direct patient care to our diverse range of patients within specialist Medicine .Our teams also include nurses from Adult, Learning Disability and Mental health backgrounds.
We have posts available at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and the Leicester General Hospital
Our specialties include:
- Acute stroke unit and stroke rehab
- General medicine
- Infectious diseases unit
- Neurology
- Care of the older person
Prior experience in the area is not essential.
Full and Part Time Band 5 posts available, nights only and flexible working request can be considered.
What can we offer you?
- Development opportunities within Leadership and management
- Full support with development in clinical and specialist skills required
- Our own Education and Recruitment and retention to fully support your development
- In house educational opportunities and external opportunities
- Salary sacrifice scheme
- Well being at work
- A variety of Shared Decision Making councils
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients.
- 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 patients and their families.
About us
If you are successful you'll become part of a talented, passionate team of people, committed to providing the best care for patients.
As a substantive member of the team you will enjoy one of the most competitive and flexible benefits packages offered by any employer in the UK.
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
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients.
- 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 patients and their families.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients.
- 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 patients and their families.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Nursing associate with NMC pin
- Some posts may be suitable for newly registered staff, some may require previous experience. Contact Ward Sister or appropriate line manager for more information
Desirable
- oDegree or willingness to undertake
Communcatios
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
- Understands the importance of team working and their role within of the Multi-Disciplinary team
Teamwork
Essential
- demonstrates importance of effective team work
- Demonstrates importance of supporting new starts and learners in the workplace
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Registered Nurse or Registered Nursing associate with NMC pin
- Some posts may be suitable for newly registered staff, some may require previous experience. Contact Ward Sister or appropriate line manager for more information
Desirable
- oDegree or willingness to undertake
Communcatios
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
- Understands the importance of team working and their role within of the Multi-Disciplinary team
Teamwork
Essential
- demonstrates importance of effective team work
- Demonstrates importance of supporting new starts and learners in the workplace
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).
