Staff Nurse

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the region is seeking a dedicated nurse to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care for patients. The ideal candidate will contribute to the management of a ward, participate in staff education, and maintain high standards of quality care. This role emphasizes collaboration with other health professionals and the effective use of resources. This position promotes health equality and includes opportunities for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care.
• Ability to manage and organize a ward/clinical area.
• Excellent communication with clinical teams and patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based nursing care to a group of patients.
• Contribute to the management of the clinical area.
• Act as a role model and support students in clinical practice.

Job description

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-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.

Ensure the effective and efficient use of physical and financial resources.

Assist the accountable budget holder for the neonatal unit to undertake cost containment strategies as appropriate.

Bring to the attention of the budget holder any concerns, ideas, or creative solutions relevant to the effective use and management of ward resources.

Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff members.

Actively contribute to setting and maintaining high standards of quality nursing care.

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.

Communicate effectively with the Matrons, Clinical Teams, Medical and AHP staff, The Education Teams and CMG Management Teams.

Share best practice in the clinical area and outside of the CMG.

Work clinically and effectively with the Midwives to deliver education, training and ensure development is linked to their KSF Appraisal / PDP and needs of the service.

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
• 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
• 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

https://www.uhleicester.nhs.uk

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Elsie Kumar Job title: Neonatal Matron Email address: [e-mail]