Staff Nurse

Uhleicester; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust is seeking a Staff Nurse to deliver high-quality nursing care within patients' homes and community settings. The role involves assessing needs, planning and evaluating care, and working with the MDT to meet patient goals.

You will supervise learners, contribute to their education, and act as a role model, ensuring compliance with NMC standards. Driving licence and car access are required for community visits.

Qualifications

• RGN 1st or 2nd Level registration with the NMC.
• Experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress.
• Willingness to undertake teaching, development and assessments.
• Able to work independently and in community/home settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in patients' homes and community settings.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate care for groups of patients.
• Supervise learners and contribute to their education and development.
• Maintain accurate nursing records and collaborate with the MDT.

Skills

NMC registered nurse

Mentoring

Communication

Education

RGN level 1/2

Tools

IT skills

Job description

Go back University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Staff Nurse

The closing date is 22 October 2026

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for a group of patients.

Assist in and contribute to 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.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for a group of patients.

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

Actively participate in the education of patients in the community setting on how to perform both peritoneal and heamodialysis.

Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their families.

Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.

this job is based in the community so the appilcant needs to hold a valid driving lience and have access to a car

ideally have renal or community experience

able to work on their own

Main duties of the job

Delivery of effective health care within the organisation and in the patients home

Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

work within the limitations of the lone worker policy

Supervise others and participate in their education and development.

Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Ward/Unit Manager and MDT.

Adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.

Ensure own compliance and NMC Professional re-registration requirements.

Promote patient dignity, equality, diversity and rights.

Ensure own and all nursing practice is, at all times, in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and raise any concerns with the Ward/Unit Manager.

Use health-related information only for the purposes for which it is intended and in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient/users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.

Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient and care team and that are consistent with legislation.

Responsible for the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to IPC protocols

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:

Job responsibilities

Delivery of effective health care within the organisation

Perform comprehensive assessments of patients nursing needs and plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing healthcare needs.

Take responsibility for the care needs of individuals and groups of patients.

Collect, collate and fully accurately report patient information, maintaining accurate, complete and contemporaneous nursing records.

Involve patients and carers/relatives in the planning and delivery of care.

Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure needs are met in relation to care input, support for ongoing care needs and safe discharge.

Establish and maintain effective communication with patients and carers/relatives.

Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations.

Establishing effective leadership and communication

train patients how to undertake their own dialysis in their own homes.

Supervise others and participate in their education and development. Where appropriate, act as a mentor/expert witness.

Contribute to the development of services, new ways of working and the implementation of change.

Act as a professional and clinical role model to all staff, patients, carers and the public at all times.

Maintain effective and efficient communication with the Ward/Unit Manager and members of the multi-disciplinary team on issues related to patient care and organisation of nursing teams.

Act in a professional manner and ensure self and ward staff adhere to the UHL Uniform policy at all times.

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Continuing education, professional and personal development

Undertake the Trust Corporate and CMG specific induction and competency Programmes.

Ensure own compliance and compliance of others with regard to mandatory training and NMC Professional re-registration requirements. Raise any issues with regard to attending or accessing training.

Responsible for maintaining up-to-date skills, knowledge and competence and awareness of professional issues.

Undertake specialist education and training as required that will allow healthcare to be delivered to the user through new ways of working.

Actively promote and participate in Clinical Supervision/Mentorship or equivalent support mechanisms.

Take a lead responsibility for a specific function or area of knowledge/clinical skills within the team e.g. speciality focused link nurse, health promotion lead, student link nurse.

Ensure that the delivery of care to own patients , meet the standards determined by the Ward/Unit Manager and the Standards for Better Health.

Adhere to Trust policies, procedures and clinical guidelines and ensure compliance of others.

Promote and practice the highest standards of prevention and control of infection at all times.

Promote patient dignity, equality, diversity and rights.

Ensure own and all nursing practice is, at all times, in accordance with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct and raise any concerns with the Ward/Unit Manager.

Management and use of resources and information

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Use health-related information only for the purposes for which it is intended and in accordance with the Data Protection Act.

Ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times and information relating to patient/users and personnel is used only in connection with authorised duties.

Maintaining a safe environment and quality when in a patients home

Take responsibility for maintaining own and others health, safety and security.

Ensure own actions assist with maintaining best practice and Standards for Better Health.

Carry out duties in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1971.

Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient and care team and that are consistent with legislation.

Responsible for the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to infection control policies procedures and best practice.

Assist and maintain safe and hazard-free area of work.

Person Specification

Training & Qualifications

• Have experience in supporting learners in the workplace and supervising their progress and/or assessing their practice
• RGN 1st or 2nd Level.
• Evidence of continuing professional development or evidence of reflective profile
• Willingness to undertake new clinical practices, education and training that will enhance service delivery.
• Has successfully completed an previous NMC Approved Teaching and Assessing or Practice Assessor programme or equivalent

Experience

• Demonstrates satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for. Experience will be dependent on the post/ward requirements at the time of recruitment.
• Some posts may be suitable for newly-registered staff and some may require previous experience. Contact the Ward Ward/Unit Manager or appropriate line manager for more information.
• Demonstrates understanding of clinical risk management in the NHS
• Demonstrates understanding of Clinical Governance in the NHS

Leadership and Education

• Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
• Ability to made decisions and prioritise a clinical patient workload.
• Acts as a mentor and/or assessor and provide support to learners within the ward or unit.
• Understands the importance of teamwork and their role within the multi - disciplinary team
• Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal skills and relationships with colleagues across the health setting
• Has the ability to use initiative and to lead and co - coordinate a multi -disciplinary team with minimal supervision

Professional Development

• Ongoing professional and personal development
• Recognises own level of competence and limitations
• Able to identify own learning needs

Clinical Skills, Knowledge and Ability

• Good basic understanding of the importance of delivering high quality clinical nursing care
• Demonstrates knowledge of professional and NHS local and national nursing strategies and priorities
• Demonstrates understanding of quality and change and the importance of new ways of working.
• Able to present factual written and verbal information and deal with questions
• Basic Knowledge of IT
• Able to maintain accurate patient records

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.

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust