Nurse - Inpatient

Leicestershire Partnership Nhs Trust; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust in Leicester is seeking a motivated Band 5 Nurse to cover maternity leave at Welford (ED) Ward, an eating disorder unit. The role supports a 24/7 service, rotating shifts, and collaboration with Band 5/6 colleagues to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

The post at Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital, offers a full-time, permanent position with Agenda for Change pay, salary £32,073 to £39,043 per year, and DBS disclosure as required.

Qualifications

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care.
• Assist in management/organization of ward.
• Support high standards of quality nursing care.
• Educate and supervise other staff and learners.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for a group of clients.
• Assist and contribute to ward/clinical area management and organization.
• Maintain high standards of care and safety for patients.
• Educate and supervise other staff and learners on placement.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education supervision

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Job summary

\"a place of safety where people understood what I was going through and didnt judge me. The staff were always there to listen, guide and support me through a very difficult time. They showed me that recovery was possible and worth fighting for. Most of all, they gave me back my life and, for the first time in forever, gave me hope.\" Patient testimonial.

Welford (ED) Ward is a 15-bed eating disorder unit caring for people with severe anorexia nervosa from across the East Midlands.

We are seeking a motivated, experienced and conscientious Band 5 Nurse to cover maternity leave. The successful candidate will be an integral part of our established team, providing high-quality care and support to our patients. You will work alongside Band 5 and Band 6 Nurses, Healthcare Support Workers, the Ward Manager and Team Managers to deliver safe, effective and patient-centred care.

The role is based at the Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital. We operate a two-shift system across a 24/7 service. Applicants should be able to work a rotating shift pattern, although some flexibility may be available on request.

Prospective applicants are welcome to visit the ward.

For further information, please contact:

Jacy Cottingham

[e-mail]

0116 295 1967

Main duties of the job

• 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.

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 including AI in our recruitment process can be found in the Information for Applicants document attached.

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.

Details

Date posted: 15 October 2026

Pay scheme: Agenda for change

Band: Band 5

Salary: £32,073 to £39,043 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 007481

Job locations: Bennion Centre, Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Glenfield, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE3 9QP, United Kingdom

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.