Job summary
There are few careers that are as rewarding as one in the NHS, or that gives you the opportunity to work with such a variety of people. Neurology offers you the opportunity to really make a difference to the lives of patients and their families.
The right candidate will possess a calm and supportive manner and will work well as part of the MDT. Ideally the potential candidates for this role will have neurology experience, although this is not essential. Candidates must show dedication, motivation and a willingness to take on new challenges, have a proven record of undertaking audits and supporting change on the ward. In addition to effective interpersonal and communication skills, you will be adept at both working as part of a team and able to act on your own initiative to provide an excellent standard of individualized patient centered care.
The post is full time and a mixture of days, nights and weekend shifts is expected including holding the nursing bleep for Specialist Medicine for the LGH
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will be based at the Leicester General Hospital (LGH) Brain Injury Unit.
Are you a Band 6 who is ready to become a Band 7 Deputy Sister/Charge Nurse or a current Band 7 looking for a different experience? We have a Ward Sister secondment on the Brain Injury Unit at the Leicester General Hospital.
In both areas we will ensure that you are supported during the transition and we will work with you to create an individual development plan. In return we need dedicated staff who want to help us to continue to provide high standards of patient care within Neurology and be a role model.
The Neuro Rehab and Brain Injury Units are both busy and challenging areas but incredibly rewarding, you'll support the ward staff to ensure the safe and supportive environment to provide vital care to individual patients with potential life changing brain injuries or complex neurological conditions. These patients at times are at their most vulnerable and can require emotional support, diversional activities, patient safety and personal care. This is a responsible and rewarding role, with a direct impact on patients' lives.
If you are successful you'll become the leader of a talented, passionate team of people, committed to providing the best care for patients.
About us
We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres.
Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us.
Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are:
o We focus on what matters mosto We treat others how we would like to be treatedo We are passionate and creative in our worko We do what we say we are going to doo We are one team and we are best when we work together
Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience.
About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take 24-hour accountability and responsibility for the given area, visible, accessible and responsive to the needs of service users, patients, carers and the public.
- Provide direction, effective and inspirational leadership to the nursing and multi disciplinary team (including ancillary and clinical support staff) within the area for which they are accountable.
- Act as an expert clinical practitioner providing through themselves and their ward team an excellent quality of care to patients and service users.
- Act as a clinical and managerial role model within the ward team, directorate and across the wider organisation.
- Take responsibility for the provision of a supportive learning environment for all students on placement within the ward /unit for which they are responsible.
- Practice clinically in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for a defined caseload. This will determine that the Sister / Charge nurse is ward based and practices clinically at least 50% of their working time.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Take 24-hour accountability and responsibility for the given area, visible, accessible and responsive to the needs of service users, patients, carers and the public.
- Provide direction, effective and inspirational leadership to the nursing and multi disciplinary team (including ancillary and clinical support staff) within the area for which they are accountable.
- Act as an expert clinical practitioner providing through themselves and their ward team an excellent quality of care to patients and service users.
- Act as a clinical and managerial role model within the ward team, directorate and across the wider organisation.
- Take responsibility for the provision of a supportive learning environment for all students on placement within the ward /unit for which they are responsible.
- Practice clinically in the assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of care for a defined caseload. This will determine that the Sister / Charge nurse is ward based and practices clinically at least 50% of their working time.
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing or health related subject
Clinical Skills, knowledge and ability
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
Desirable
- Previous experience in acute medicine/Neurology
- Tracheostomy Care knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post registration including 2 years at senior level in speciality
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
Essential
Desirable
- Degree in Nursing or health related subject
Clinical Skills, knowledge and ability
Essential
- Demonstrates a high level of clinical expertise
Desirable
- Previous experience in acute medicine/Neurology
- Tracheostomy Care knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of 5 years post registration including 2 years at senior level in speciality
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
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).
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
