Job summary
The Clinical Decisions Unit and Same day emergency care unit at Glenfield Hospital is emergency admission unit of all cardiac and respiratory admissions in Leicester.
It has its own designated Triage and 16 trolleyed Assessment area. It also has a 27 bedded area which is fully monitored. Also an ambulatory unit run by GPs, ACPs and nursing teams.
Unique to other Admission's Unit nationally, patients are admitted direct via 999 calls , Emergency Department Referral, Urgent Care Centre and GP referral with a range of cardiac and respiratory conditions. CDU also takes admissions from within the Trust; CDU is a demanding area to work in but with so much opportunity for learning and development it is a rewarding team to be part of.
As a Staff Nurse working in CDU you will have the opportunity to learn about emergency and acute care, additionally many opportunities for further development exist within this large unit.
GH campus is a regional centre for clinical research with both Respiratory and Cardiac Biomedical research units based here and has close links with both the University of Leicester and DeMontfort University.
Come be part of this amazing and dynamic team
No Teams interviews will be available for this post. So please ensure you can attend face to face interview
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
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
- Perform comprehensive assessments of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.
- Take responsibility for the care needs of individual allocated patients.
- Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the allocated workload.
- Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Provide advice, education, support and information to family members / carers as required and involve them in the planning and delivery of care.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and other family members / carers. Facilitate effective communication and liaison with other disciplines as necessary to meet the needs of patients, especially relating to on-going care needs and discharge arrangements.
- Ensure that fully accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records are written and maintained for each patient in accordance with agreed policy.
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient / users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties. Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act.
- Continually monitor standards of nursing care and contribute to improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive assessments of patient nursing needs, plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs.
- Take responsibility for the care needs of individual allocated patients.
- Co-ordinate, organise and prioritise the allocated workload.
- Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.
- Provide advice, education, support and information to family members / carers as required and involve them in the planning and delivery of care.
- Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and other family members / carers. Facilitate effective communication and liaison with other disciplines as necessary to meet the needs of patients, especially relating to on-going care needs and discharge arrangements.
- Ensure that fully accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records are written and maintained for each patient in accordance with agreed policy.
- Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient / users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties. Use health related information only for the purposes of what it is intended for and in accordance with the Data Protection act.
- Continually monitor standards of nursing care and contribute to improvement of care, through benchmarking, audit and research.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC
- Evidence of self development
- Evidence of supporting learners
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Describes an interest in the speciality applied for
- Describes sufficient clinical knowledge for a staff nurse position, has completed preceptorship,
- Acute Care experience
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
UHL Values
Essential
- Appropriate example given of application of UHL core values and behaviours
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Registration with NMC
- Evidence of self development
- Evidence of supporting learners
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Describes an interest in the speciality applied for
- Describes sufficient clinical knowledge for a staff nurse position, has completed preceptorship,
- Acute Care experience
- Basic IT skills
Desirable
UHL Values
Essential
- Appropriate example given of application of UHL core values and behaviours
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).
