Band 5 Staff Nurse - Eating Disorders (Fixed Term Contract)

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Leicester seeks a dedicated Band 5 Staff Nurse to join their Eating Disorders unit on a fixed-term contract. The role involves delivering high-quality nursing care in a collaborative environment, primarily during night shifts. The successful candidate will be part of a supportive team, working closely with various healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for patients with severe anorexia nervosa.

Qualifications

• Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care.
• Contribute to management and organization of the ward.
• Participate in education and supervision of staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, effective, and patient-led care.
• Work closely with a multidisciplinary team.
• Maintain high standards of quality nursing care.

Skills

Motivation

Conscientiousness

Collaboration

Education

Nursing Qualification

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Posted:

14.05.2025

Expiry Date:

28.06.2025

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Job Overview

Welford (ED) Ward is a 15 bedded eating disorder unit which cares for people with severe anorexia nervosa from across the East Midlands.

We need a highly motivated, experienced and conscientious Band 5 nurse to cover maternity leave for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract. They will be a integral part of our well-established team, offering support and care to our patient group. You will work closely with other Band 5 Nurses, Band 6 Nurses, Health Care Support Workers, Consultants, Medics, Dietitian, Speech and Language therapist, Ward Manager and Team managers to ensure that we are delivering safe, effective and patient led care. The role will be based at the Glenfield Hospital site in the Bennion Centre.

We operate a 2 shift system covering a 24/7 operation. The role will predominately be night shifts with 4 days shifts per month.

Contact Details:
Nicola Brewin, Family Services Manager, [emailprotected] , 0116 225 2557

Job Description Summary (Main duties and responsibilities)

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of clients/service users.

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 clients/service users and their families.

See attached job description for more information

We may close the advert early, if we receive a sufficient number of applicants, so please apply as soon as possible.

About Us

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT) provides a range of community health, mental health and learning disability services for people of all ages. Delivered through over 100 settings from inpatient wards to out in the community, our 6,500 staff serve over 1 million people living in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.

We aim to develop a workforce that reflects our community. We actively implement equal opportunities in employment and service delivery and seek people who share our commitment. We strongly encourage applications from all sections of the community, particularly from underrepresented groups.

Details of our benefits, leadership behaviours and other important information can be found in the Information for Applicants, please view the supporting documents.

We will consider requests to work alternative hours or varied working patterns in line with our flexible working policy.

For all substantive roles, new staff (excluding medical staff) are appointed subject to a 6-month probationary period (see Probation Policy).

All jobs will require permission to work in the UK.

For all jobs the cost of any DBS disclosure required will be met by the individual. This will be deducted from salary once started.

Applicants at risk within the local NHS who meet essential criteria will have preference for interview.