Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for staff nurses to join us at UHL at Ashton!
Applicants must already possess NMC UK PIN - unfortunately we cannot hire Pre-registered nurses
UHL at Ashton is based in the Ashton Care home in Hinckley with 24 ensuite bedrooms. This is a short stay facility utilized by University Hospitals of Leicester for patients that no longer require acute medical care in a hospital setting. The Nursing and Therapy team based at Ashton are trained to work with the patients to provide the best care and experience to enable a safe and timely discharge. There is a criteria for patients that are suitable for transfer to UHL at Ashton.
UHL at Ashton is currently a temporary area- all vacancies are permanent and an alternative would be sourced
Main duties of the job
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-based nursing care to a group of patients.
- Assisting and contributing in the management and organization 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.
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:
- We focus on what matters most
- We treat others how we would like to be treated
- We are passionate and creative in our work
- We do what we say we are going to do
- 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)
The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached job description
- Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programmes of evidenced-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.
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered RN with current active UK NMC PIN
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- undertaken or willingness to undertake a recognized NMC teaching/assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstartes satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for. Experience will be dependent on the post/ward requirements
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance in the NHS
- Discharge experience
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- 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
communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
- Understands the importance of team working and their role within of the Multi-Disciplinary team
- Basic knowledge of IT
- able to maintain patient records
Skills
Essential
- willingness to undertake new clinical practices , education and training to enhance service delivery
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties
planning and organisational skills
Essential
- ability to decision make and prioritise clinical patient workload
- Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi disciplinary team with minimal supervision
Person Specification
Training and Qualifications
Essential
- Registered RN with current active UK NMC PIN
- Evidence of continuous professional development
Desirable
- undertaken or willingness to undertake a recognized NMC teaching/assessing qualification
Experience
Essential
- Demonstartes satisfactory clinical expertise for the grade applied for. Experience will be dependent on the post/ward requirements
Desirable
- Demonstrates understanding of clinical governance in the NHS
- Discharge experience
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- 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
communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Demonstrates the ability to communicate well in a variety of settings with patients of all cultures and with differing levels of understanding
- Understands the importance of team working and their role within of the Multi-Disciplinary team
- Basic knowledge of IT
- able to maintain patient records
Skills
Essential
- willingness to undertake new clinical practices , education and training to enhance service delivery
- Has the physical ability to perform the full range of nursing duties
planning and organisational skills
Essential
- ability to decision make and prioritise clinical patient workload
- Use initiative and has the ability to lead and co-ordinate a multi disciplinary team with minimal supervision
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).
