Job summary
Ward 43 at the Leicester Royal Infirmary site are 28 bedded wards providing high quality care to patients with a mixture of Gastroenterology needs.
We have Nutritional specialists including the Leicestershire Intestinal failure team (LIFTT), Hepatology and Luminal medical teams. We care for patients with enteral and parental nutritional requirements, and work closely with the dietetic team. Moreover, there are opportunities to deliver post ascitic drain care.
Main duties of the job
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Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing andevaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care forgroups of patients.
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Assist in and contribute to the management and organisationof a ward/clinical area.
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Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.
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Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.
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Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.
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Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring,assessing and supporting students and learners on placementwithin 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:
http://www.leicestershospitals.nhs.uk/aboutus/work-for-us/current-vacancies/
Job description
Job responsibilities
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Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs.
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Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs
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Take responsibility for the care needs of individual and groups of patients.
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Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
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Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information and maintaining accurate complete nursing records.
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Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Job description
Job responsibilities
-
Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs.
-
Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs
-
Take responsibility for the care needs of individual and groups of patients.
-
Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
-
Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information and maintaining accurate complete nursing records.
-
Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.
please see job description/person specification for further details on the role
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pre registered nurse or RN with current PIN. No restrictions to practice
Communcation
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Pre registered nurse or RN with current PIN. No restrictions to practice
Communcation
Essential
- Good written & verbal communication skills
Desirable
Knowledge
Essential
- Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care
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).
