Job summary
The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) and Acute Care Bay (ACB) AMU Annex
AMU / ACB / AMU North Band 5 Registered Nurses
We are looking for dynamic enthusiastic Band 5 nurses to work on the Acute Medical Unit (32 beds) and the Acute Care Bay ( 10 beds ) at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The area is a fast paced medical environment where you can gain a wealth of experience in acute medicine. We offer excellent opportunities and support for development.
Main duties of the job
The Acute Medical Unit/ ACB and the Annex (AMU North) works closely alongside each other . The areas are a fast paced short stay units comprising of 72 Patientsin total . Patients are admitted to the assesment units directly from the emergency department . The length of stay for patients is approximately 24 to 48 hours. You will gain knowledge around the discharge process. As a band 5 registered nurse you will rotate between all areas.
We work closely to our training and development team.
- We can offer support to newly qualified nurses (DMU students to apply through clearing)
- Promotion opportunities/ development
- Clinical and specialist training (including level 2 patients)
- Rotational posts on the Emergency floor
Internal rotation shift patterns are available /full time/part time hours. Please note that AMU receives Covid positive and suspected Covid patients from the Emergency Department .
About us
ACB cares for highly dependent acute medical patients. This is a 10 bedded area which provides nurses an excellent opportunity to develop acute nursing skills. The unit receives patients directly from the Emergency Department.
The assessment unit and ACB provide the initial assessment and management of medical patients. You will learn about CPAP and Non -invasive ventilation .
AMU and ACB are part of the new and exciting emergency floor development at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. The brand new state of the art AMU/ACB opened in June 2018.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for a group of
- 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
- Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff
- Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their
- Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
- Take responsibility for maintaining own and others health, safety and
- 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
- Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient and care team and that are consistent with
- Responsible for the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to infection control policies procedures and best
- Assist and maintain safe and hazard-free area of work.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidence-based nursing care for a group of
- 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
- Actively participate in the education, development and supervision of other staff
- Work collaboratively and co-operatively with others to meet the needs of patients and their
- Act as a clinical and professional role model, mentoring, assessing and supporting students and learners on placement within the clinical area.
- Take responsibility for maintaining own and others health, safety and
- 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
- Move and handle patients and goods in ways that promote the health of the patient and care team and that are consistent with
- Responsible for the maintenance of a clean and safe environment adhering to infection control policies procedures and best
- Assist and maintain safe and hazard-free area of work.
Person Specification
NMC PIN
Essential
Commitment to trust values
Essential
Leadership and Education
Essential
- Prioritise workload , work within team
Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing development
Person Specification
NMC PIN
Essential
Commitment to trust values
Essential
Leadership and Education
Essential
- Prioritise workload , work within team
Professional Development
Essential
- Evidence of ongoing development
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).
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).
