University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Newly Qualified Nurses

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Job summary

NEWLY REGISTERED NURSE - (Adult, Child)

We are looking for newly registered nurses with the same passion, drive and commitment to providing caring at its best to join our organisation and we welcome applications from finalist pre-registration Nursing students who are due to complete their course Winter 2023.

If you already have an application with the Trust then you do not need to reapply

Please note, this advert is for pre-registration students only

(currently undertaking a Pre-Registration Nursing Course leading to Registration with the NMC).

Applications with Nursing registration will not be accepted through this route.

International Nurses will also not be taken through this route and will be advised which route to be taken.

We pride ourselves on ensuring our staff strike the right balance between their working lives and their personal lives . We offer a range of options to help with this, including part-time hours, job share, flexible retirement, self-rostering, and bank only contracts.

Main duties of the job

We have an excellent reputation for providing robust Preceptorship for newly registered nurses; comprising of a suite of study days, supernumerary time, a preceptorship development portfolio and support from a Preceptor, your Clinical Team and the Education and Practice Learning Team who are all there to guide you in your transition from student to registered nurse.

At University Hospitals of Leicester we have many different clinical management groups that you can work in.

These include:

Specialist medicine
Emergency medicine
Cancer, Haematology, Urology, Gastrology and Surgical Service (CHUGGS)
Musculoskeletal specialist service (Trauma and Orthopaedics)
Intensive Care and Theatres
Renal, Respiratory, cardiac and vascular
Maternity Gynaecology and Neonatal
Children's

The Trust prides itself in working towards Pathways to Excellenceaccreditation and creating a positive practice environment. As part of this we have over 70 shared decision-making councils on wards across the Trust, giving our workforce a voice and empowering them to make innovative changes for our 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.

About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk)

Date posted

05 October 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£28,407 to £34,581 a year £28,407 - £34,581

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

358-583-NQN-2023-D

Job locations

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are an Acute Hospital and have a wide variety of clinical specialist areas within the Trust, whichever one you join youll become part of a talented, motivated team, committed to providing the best care and treatment to patients. In caring for our patients you will be required to:

Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs

Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs

Take responsibility for the care needs of individual and groups of patients

Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

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

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

Job description

Job responsibilities

Perform comprehensive assessment of patient nursing needs

Plan, implement and evaluate care delivery according to changing health care needs

Take responsibility for the care needs of individual and groups of patients

Recognise, prioritise and respond appropriately to urgent and emergency situations

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

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oCurrently undertaking a Pre-Registration Nursing Course leading to Registration with the NMC in any of the four fields of practice; adult, children, mental health or learning disability

Qualifications

Essential

oDemonstrates an interest in continuing post registration learning or self development as evidenced by the supporting information'

Clinical Skills

Essential

Demonstrates a good understanding of high quality patient care and patient experience

Communications

Essential

Demonstrates awareness of importance of effective communication and teamwork

Trust Values

Essential

- An appropriate example is provided of adherence to trust expected values and behaviours. NOT just repeating the trust values

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

oCurrently undertaking a Pre-Registration Nursing Course leading to Registration with the NMC in any of the four fields of practice; adult, children, mental health or learning disability

Qualifications

Essential

oDemonstrates an interest in continuing post registration learning or self development as evidenced by the supporting information'

Clinical Skills

Essential

Demonstrates a good understanding of high quality patient care and patient experience

Communications

Essential

Demonstrates awareness of importance of effective communication and teamwork

Trust Values

Essential

- An appropriate example is provided of adherence to trust expected values and behaviours. NOT just repeating the trust values

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.

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

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust

Address

Leicester

LE1 5WW

Employer's website

https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)